John Singleton, 'Boyz n the Hood' director and writer, hospitalized after stroke

Singleton, 51, was at the facility Wednesday when he had the stroke, the family said in a short statement that included no details.

Hollywood celebrities took to social media to send Singleton well wishes.

Actor Omar Epps, who appeared in the Singleton-directed film "Higher Learning," tweeted: "Wishing director John Singleton a speedy recovery from his stroke. An occasion, perhaps, for the rest of us to be amazed that human physiology works at all."

Rapper Snoop Dogg posted an image of himself and Singleton on Instagram saying, "Pray 6 my brother."

Movie director Guillermo del Toro, a two-time Academy Award winner, wrote on Twitter, "Get well, John Singleton! Such a generous spirit."

Singleton was nominated for best director and best screenplay for "Boys n the Hood," which was released in 1991.

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