Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dies aged 51
John Singleton, director of the groundbreaking 1991 movie about US inner city life "Boyz n the Hood," died Monday at the age of 51, his family announced, triggering a flood of tributes hailing him as an "inspiration."
"Our hearts are heavier today... as we mourn this tremendous loss," said Directors Guild of America director Thomas Schlamme. "The youngest-ever Best Director nominee and an inspiration to us all. John Singleton, you will be greatly missed," tweeted the Academy. Singleton went on to a prolific career as a film director, with credits that included the remake of "Shaft" and "2 Fast 2 Furious" . His work on television included shows such as "Billions," "The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story" and "Empire.""Rest In Power, my friend. One of the greatest to ever do it," Regina King, who starred in "Boyz n the Hood," wrote on Instagram.
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