Nu OriginsNoted director John Singleton is in a coma following his stroke and his mother has gone to court to file a conservatorship over him.
Deadline reported that Sheila Ward, Singleton’s mother, went to court Thursday and filed paperwork to assume control of his affairs The documents stated that Singleton is “currently hospitalized in a coma and is unable to provide for his personal needs” or “manage his financial resources.”
Singleton’s family confirmed that the “Boyz n the Hood” director suffered a stroke on April 17.
“On Wednesday, April 17th, 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,” the statement read.
At the time, it was initially believed that Singleton’s stroke was mild as famous friends of Singleton began to send well wishes and prayers. His colleagues in the entertainment industry continued to show love for the icon who has helmed such films as Rosewood, Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Four Brothers. Singleton also directed The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, and episodes of Empire and Billions for television.
Shonda Rhimes, one of the most prolific television producers who created ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Scandal’, shared how Singleton encouraged her before success. She took to social media and revealed that Singleton took the time to reach out when Rhimes was struggling.
“There was a time when I was struggling to pay my bills in film school and not sure this town was for me. And one day, not long after Boyz N The Hood exploded on the scene, my phone rang. It was John Singleton. John did not know me at all. But someone at USC had told him I was talented and he was kindly calling to offer me some words of encouragement. He told me to keep writing. I never forgot it. Praying for him and for his family now,” she wrote.
