Director John Singleton has died after being taken off life support, his spokesperson Shannon Barr told USA TODAY Monday.

His first film, which he began shooting when he was in his early 20s, earned an Oscar nomination for best director — the first for an African-American.

John Singleton, American film director and screenwriter whose films often examined urban and racial tensions. He was best known for his directorial debut, Boyz n the Hood (1991). Other films included Poetic Justice (1993), Shaft (2000), and 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). Learn more about Singleton’s life and career.

Singleton was the first black filmmaker to be nominated for a Best Director Oscar in 1991 — he was only 24 at the time

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are proud new parents.

The happy couple welcomed their baby on July 22 and are restricting visitors to family only amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are adjusting to being first-time parents to daughter Willa!

InStyle brings you the latest news on singer Joe Jonas, including his personal style, latest projects, and updates about his family.

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During a rare interview with "60 Minutes" this year, Joaquin Phoenix and his family opened up about River's death.