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| Boyz N the Hood director John Singleton in hospital after stroke | Boyz N the Hood director John Singleton in hospital after stroke |
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| Oscar-nominated director John Singleton is in intensive care after suffering a stroke. The film-maker, known for movies including Boyz N the Hood, the 2000 remake of Shaft and 2 Fast 2 Furious, fell ill on Wednesday, his family said in a statement to the Press Association. | Oscar-nominated director John Singleton is in intensive care after suffering a stroke. The film-maker, known for movies including Boyz N the Hood, the 2000 remake of Shaft and 2 Fast 2 Furious, fell ill on Wednesday, his family said in a statement to the Press Association. |
| Singleton, 51, is now in hospital “under great medical care”, they said. | Singleton, 51, is now in hospital “under great medical care”, they said. |
| Boyz N the Hood review – a blistering humanitarian classic that has not dated | Boyz N the Hood review – a blistering humanitarian classic that has not dated |
| The statement said: “On Wednesday, 17 April our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital. John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care. | The statement said: “On Wednesday, 17 April our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital. John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care. |
| “We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends and colleagues.” | “We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends and colleagues.” |
| It was signed by the Singleton family, including his four children. | It was signed by the Singleton family, including his four children. |
| Following news of the stroke, friends and colleagues sent their best wishes. The rapper Snoop Dogg shared a picture of the pair together on Instagram, writing: “Pray 4 my brother.” | Following news of the stroke, friends and colleagues sent their best wishes. The rapper Snoop Dogg shared a picture of the pair together on Instagram, writing: “Pray 4 my brother.” |
| Brian Koppelman, co-creator of Billions, a TV drama Singleton has directed episodes of, said working with him had been a “career highlight”. | Brian Koppelman, co-creator of Billions, a TV drama Singleton has directed episodes of, said working with him had been a “career highlight”. |
| Praying hard this morning for my friend @johnsingleton PULL THROUGH BABY ❤️ pic.twitter.com/neYNnRFmX4 | Praying hard this morning for my friend @johnsingleton PULL THROUGH BABY ❤️ pic.twitter.com/neYNnRFmX4 |
| Chicago Fire co-creator Derek Haas said: “John Singleton is a wonderful human. Get well!” Actor Nia Long tweeted that the director was in her prayers. | Chicago Fire co-creator Derek Haas said: “John Singleton is a wonderful human. Get well!” Actor Nia Long tweeted that the director was in her prayers. |
| Los Angeles-born Singleton’s films often deal with themes of inner-city violence. | Los Angeles-born Singleton’s films often deal with themes of inner-city violence. |
| John Singleton reflects on Boyz N the Hood: 'I didn't know anything' | John Singleton reflects on Boyz N the Hood: 'I didn't know anything' |
| His 1991 film Boyz N the Hood – his directorial debut, at the age of just 23 – earned him an Academy Award nomination for best director, making him the first African-American nominee and the youngest ever. | His 1991 film Boyz N the Hood – his directorial debut, at the age of just 23 – earned him an Academy Award nomination for best director, making him the first African-American nominee and the youngest ever. |
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