Oscar-nominated director John Singleton has died at the age of 51..
The Boyz n the Hood director had been in intensive care following a stroke on Wednesday, April 17.
His family confirmed in a statement that the filmmaker "passed away peacefully" shortly after being removed from life support in the Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.
Singleton made his feature directorial debut with coming-of-age story Boyz n the Hood in 1991, receiving Oscar nominations for Best Director and Original Screenplay.
His other credits include the films Shaft, 2Fast 2Furious and Four Brothers and the television series The People v OJ Simpson - American Crime Story, Empire and Billions
Tributes have been paid to the late filmmaker on social media.
American director Spike Lee wrote on Instagram that they had been close for years, "cheering each other on in this industry that is not set up for us to win".
Hollywood star Jamie Foxx commended Singleton for changing a culture with his work.
He posted a tribute on Instagram, writing: "God blessings...You changed a culture with your art... and impacted the world with your vision."
Actress Regina King, who appeared in Boyz n the Hood, shared a picture on Instagram of herself with Singleton.
"Rest In Power, my friend," she wrote. "One of the greatest to ever do it.
"Thank you GOD for blessing us with this gift better known as John Singleton.
"Having trouble finding enough words to share just what you mean to me. Will always love you John!
"Your spirit will forever shine bright."
Janet Jackson, who worked with Singleton on the 1993 film Poetic Justice, also posted a picture of herself with Singleton on Instagram and wrote: "You gave me my first movie role, my first Oscar nomination and so much more.
"Thank you for all you have given the world through your work and all you have done for Black culture, women and young filmmakers."
Rapper and actor Ice Cube tweeted a picture of himself and Singleton at the Cannes Film Festival in 1990 and wrote: "I was discovered by a master filmmaker by the name of John Singleton.
"He not only made me a movie star but made me a filmmaker. There are no words to express how sad I am to lose my brother, friend & mentor. He loved bring the black experience to the world."
I was discovered by a master filmmaker by the name of John Singleton. He not only made me a movie star but made me a filmmaker. There are no words to express how sad I am to lose my brother, friend & mentor. He loved bring the black experience to the world. ..Us at Cannes ‘90 pic.twitter.com/CaRKjZtjgB
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 29, 2019
Snoop Dogg thanked the late filmmaker for "the opportunities to so many people like myself to grace the big screen in a major role."
Nas praised the director for putting "a very powerful camera lens on real life."
Take a look at some of the social media tributes below.
Rest up John Singleton. We never met, but Remember The Time literally changed my life. Thank you so much. God Bless you
— Chance The Rapper Owbum 📅 (@chancetherapper) April 29, 2019
For me it’s A very sad day in all reality. We Love you John Singleton and appreciate all you’ve done and will continue to do through your art.
— RZA! (@RZA) April 29, 2019
JOHN SINGLETON . A GENIUS .
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 29, 2019
Thank you for capturing US like no other . 😭🙏🏽🖤
I am so thankful as a kid that my parents took me to the theaters to see your films (Boys n the hood , higher learning , poetic justice , rosewood , baby boy to name a few. You captured our culture so damn well & taught the world about the MANY complex black experiences . 😭🙏🏽🖤
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 29, 2019
John Singleton was one of my big brothers in this fraternity of the entertainment industry. Gave me guidance, believed in me, and when it came to film he saw greater potential in me that… https://t.co/oX6bWtlNg1
— Busta Rhymes (@BustaRhymes) April 30, 2019
Sad to hear of the loss of John Singleton. One of the great directors of our time. RIP John..🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Prayers for your family
— Chris Tucker (@christuckerreal) April 30, 2019
There aren’t many of us out here doing this. It’s a small tribe in the grand scheme of things. He was a giant among us. Kind. Committed. And immensely talented. His films broke ground. His films mattered. He will be missed. And long remembered. Thank you, John. #RunIntoHisArms pic.twitter.com/wKfOaCGFuA
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) 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. So sad to hear. John was a brave artist and a true inspiration. His vision changed everything.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) April 29, 2019
