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Daughter of, Dr Abrefa Busia, Ghana’s former Head Of State, Akosua Busia, is bereaved as her ex-husband, John Daniel Singleton, a Hollywood icon, has sadly passed away at age 51.

Dr Abrefa Busia's daughter pays tribute to Late John Singleton, her ex-husband | Pulse Ghana

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<p>John, an American film director, known for his hit movies such as “Boyz n the Hood”, “Poetic Justice”, “ 2 Fast 2 Furious” among others, lost his life yesterday, after being hospitalized due to complications from a stroke.</p>

<p>The famed movie producer, who holds the record as the first African-American man and youngest to be nominated for a Best Directing Oscar, was pronounced dead yesterday after news that his family has made an agonizing decision, to take off life support on him, 13 days after suffering a stroke.</p>

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<p>The director’s death has attracted tributes from Hollywood stars including Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Hally Berry, Jordan Peele among others who took to social media to mourn the Hollywood icon.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment" id="207d70b7-7d01-4ff8-87bf-f67e86be731e">Pulse.com.gh</a> has also sighted a tribute from Akosua Busia, who married John from 1996 to 1997 and have a daughter with him.</p>

Late John Singleton, Akosua Busia and their child

<p>Sharing photos of their memorable family times, Akosua wrote: “<em>John, my once was a husband; through trials of life you never raised your voice at me, nor I to you. That peace and warmth was there when Hadar and I held your hand once more before your body left. </em></p>

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<p><em>"On April 3rd when I sent you Hadar’s birthday photo and you wrote: “Awwwww ‘so beautiful’ she’s on her way...” I never dreamed those would be your final words to me. Yes, our “baby” is on her way. You too... on your glorious journey ~ .</em>”</p>

<p>See their family photos below and some Hollywood stars eulogized John Singleton.</p>

Late John Singleton, Akosua Busia and family

Former President Busia, his wife and children

Former President Busia, his daughter Akosua Busia and their family

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I cannot believe this man is gone at such a young age. He was always encouraging, supportive, and gracious to me. I will be calling his and his family’s name in my prayers tonight. Heartbroken and shocked. May God add peace and rest to your ascending soul Mr. John Singleton. <a href="https://t.co/5PFug6LQJO">pic.twitter.com/5PFug6LQJO</a></p>&mdash; Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) <a href="https://twitter.com/tylerperry/status/1123004831680090113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My heart is broken!!! I am at a loss for words. Can’t stop crying. I WILL MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND JOHN SINGLETON!!! You gave me  my first big break in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BabyBoy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BabyBoy</a> and again in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HustleandFlow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HustleandFlow</a>… <a href="https://t.co/6Fl8mJphKG">https://t.co/6Fl8mJphKG</a></p>&mdash; Taraji P. Henson (@tarajiphenson) <a href="https://twitter.com/tarajiphenson/status/1123035476003213312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JohnSingleton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JohnSingleton</a> was an innovator - he came with drive &amp; a creative vision when people of color didn’t have the same visibility we do now. He will remain a beacon of light in our community, and today we celebrate his legacy. Rest well my friend, we’ve lost one of the good guys.❤️🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/U3FhJkdRhC">pic.twitter.com/U3FhJkdRhC</a></p>&mdash; Halle Berry (@halleberry) <a href="https://twitter.com/halleberry/status/1122990146427637760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Dr Abrefa Busia's daughter pays tribute to Late John Singleton, her ex-husband

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