John Singleton, first African American nominated for best director Oscar, dies age 51 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

John Singleton, director of the groundbreaking 1991 movie about US inner city life "Boyz n the Hood," died Monday at the age of 51, his family announced, triggering a flood of tributes hailing him as an "inspiration."

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