Friday (1995 film) John Witherspoon. R.I.P Born: January 27, 1942, Detroit, MI Died: October 29, 2019, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA Spouse: Angela RobinsonWitherspoon (m. 1988–2019) Children: Alexander Witherspoon, John David Witherspoon Siblings: William Weatherspoon, Cato Weatherspoon