Oscar-nominated director John Singleton is reportedly in a coma after suffering a stroke this week.
The director of Boyz n The Hood, Shaft and 2 Fast 2 Furious fell ill on Wednesday, and TMZ.com now reports it was a lot more serious than first thought.
He's now said to be in a coma and the website reports his mum, Sheila Ward, is in the process of applying for a conservatorship order so she can take care of his affairs while he's ill.
Singleton, 51, is believed to have checked himself into the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. after suffering weakness in his leg.
A family member told the site he had recently flown back from Costa Rica, and the journey may have triggered his health issues.
He suffered a stroke while he was in the hospital and was admitted to the intensive care unit.
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton in intensive care after stroke
The filmmaker's loved ones said in a statement that the moviemaker is "under great medical care".
They said: "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."
Best wishes have been pouring in from John's celebrity friends.
Rapper Snoop Dogg shared a picture of them together and said: "Pray 4 my brother".
Actor Omar Epps said: "Prays up for @johnsingleton. Pull thru brother! The world needs your voice and vision. Prayers up for your family as well."
John, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is also known for writing and directing Poetic Justice, High Learning and Baby Boy.
He is divorced and has four adult children.
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