Here's How Celebrities Are Reacting to John Singleton's Death

Here's how celebrities from all industries are remembering the legendary director.

Mourning the loss of a collaborator & True Friend John Singleton. He blazed the trail for many young film makers, always remaining true to who he was & where he came from!!! RIP Brother. Gone Way Too Soon! - Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 29, 2019

John Singleton has been an inspiration and hero of mine since I can remember. He broke open the door for black directors and paved a way we are still building on. #RIPJohnSingleton , a true pioneer. - Keith Powell (@KeithPowell) April 29, 2019

John Singleton lived every minute of his 51 years. Im going to miss laughing, talking movies, watching movies, making movies with this amazing human being. Love you buddy. Condolences to Justice and his whole family. pic.twitter.com/lkTIZGbHfU - Larry Karaszewski (@Karaszewski) April 29, 2019

Stars in the universe that burn the brightest, live shorter lives than others. And with their high-energy light, they transform all that basks in their luminosity. Farewell John Singleton (1968-2019). - Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 29, 2019

Cuba Gooding Ice Cube Regina King Morris Chestnut Taraji Lawrence Fishburne And so on. #JohnSingleton helped launch so many actors careers, not to mention crew members & Producers. - MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) April 29, 2019

Tyresse Nia Long Gave Janet her only starring role. - MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) April 29, 2019

Sad to hear that John Singleton has passed away. He directed films like Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice and Higher Learning that challenged racism, sexism and homophobia and inspired a generation of filmmakers. May he rest in power. #RIPJohnSingleton https://t.co/JkIPlDvzoi - Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 29, 2019

Rest In Peace to John Singleton. Grateful for all the art that hes given us. An icon for real. - Rob Markman (@RobMarkman) April 29, 2019

John Singleton was a talented director and a kind man. He died too young. He will be missed. - John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) April 29, 2019

RIP John Singleton, one of the greats. Imagine writing and directing a landmark film like Boyz in the Hood in your early 20s. - Adam Serwer (@AdamSerwer) April 29, 2019

This is me & john Singleton on text in 2017 talking about doing a three six mafia biopic If this would had happened we would have won another Oscar for Best Picture John Singleton is a genius he knew the culture he helped us all I love you bro pic.twitter.com/yYo62kOSdv - juicy j (@therealjuicyj) April 29, 2019

RIP John Singleton. So sad to hear. John was a brave artist and a true inspiration. His vision changed everything. - Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) April 29, 2019