John Singlton, the Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter behind the films like "Boys N The Hood" and "Poetry Justice", died this month after taking a life of stroke, his spokesman Shannon Barr USA Told Monday on Monday. He was 51 years old.
His family said in a statement that Singletton was surrounded by peace, his family and friends.
Singleton's family said that "In his private life, John is a loving and supportive father, son, brother and friend who believe in higher education, black culture, old school music and the power of film."
Earlier on Monday, Singleton's family revealed that the director will be removed from life support.
Director John Singleton was a kind of film producer who could break the barriers, hearts and misconceptions in the same frame.
It is a singular talent, which is being remembered on the news by his colleagues and colleagues in Hollywood that "Boyz n the Hood" died at the age of 51 after director of stroke at the age of 51 at the age of 51. .
His family revealed that he had a tour on April 17.
Singleton was nominated for the 1991 Oscar for "Boys' the Hood", nominated for the youngest best director and the first black person was nominated for the same award.
His other films include "Poetic Justice", Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, "Shaft," "Baby Boy," "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "Four Brothers".
Recent projects in Singleton include the production and executive production of the Fx Networks TV series "Snowfall", as well as the direction of the fifth episode of the network's "The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story".
FX Networks President John Landgraph said in a statement: "We are very good at the death of our friend and fellow, John Singleton." "For nearly three decades, John was one of the most important filmmakers in this business, who came back to his masterwork, 'Boyz n the Hood.' During his brilliant career, John remained firm in telling stories that illuminate the daily challenges faced by African Americans, especially those living in inner city. "
Landgraph said that the network was "honored and lucky to work with John ... I know that artists and crew loved John as much as we did, and his heart broke on this news. Lost an incredibly talented artist, leader, worker, companion and friend - very soon, our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time. "
Read some tributes.
John Carpenter
"John Singleton was a talented director and a kind person, he was too young, he will miss it." - via twitter
Ron Howard
"Sad news, so many good directors and everywhere are well thought that we have gone, we will remember their work and their story. RIP #Johnsonington" - via Twitter
Samuel L. Jackson
"The condolence of the loss of a colleague and true friend John Singlton, he scribbled many young filmmakers, which is always true for who he was and where he came from. RIP Brother, Gone Way Wen Soon!" - via twitter