When acclaimed director John Singleton passed away on April 29, 2019, after suffering a severe stroke the week before, a large number of famous people expressed their condolences and paid tribute to his life and work. But, one of these celebrities in particular sticks out: his ex-wife.
John has only been married once in his 51 years, and that was to the actress Akosua Busia, who played “Celie’s” sister, “Nettie,” in the 1985 classic The Color Purple. John and Akosua Busia were married in 1985. Although though they were married for only two years (1996 and 1997), they were able to construct a wonderful life together: Hadar Busia-Singleton, who is now 25 years old.
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Akosua also provided some information regarding the marriage that she and John Singleton had in the past.
This Is What Akosua Busia Shared About Singleton’s Last Words To Her In an emotional online post, Akosua provided many images to go along with her moving homage. These are the words that Akosua said Singleton said to her in his final moments.
What Akosua Busia and Her Daughter Did When Singleton Took His Last Breath after He Passed Away
Akosua began by describing how John Singleton’s calm demeanour never changed during their marriage, during his life, or in death, when she and their daughter said their final goodbyes to him in Cedars Sinai Hospital:
John was unquestionably a devoted family member who ensured a strong bond with each of his offspring throughout his life. Yet Akosua had no idea that her last discussion with John, which was about their daughter Hadar, would be the last time they would speak to each other:
Akosua Busia is not the type of person who would generally talk publicly about her ex-husband, but her touching tribute to John encapsulates the love and respect she feels for the guy who was formerly known as her “husband.”
As John Singleton’s life and work continue to be remembered for their significance, may he continue to rest in strength and serenity.