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DirectorJohn Singletonis in a coma after he recently suffered a stroke.
Singleton’s mother, Shelia Ward, filed an application to establish a temporary conservatorship for his estate on Thursday.
Ward said Singleton was involved in “several business projects and was prepared to sign a lucrative settlement agreement” at the end of the month, according to the documents.
The conservatorship would be established to prevent a “substantial financial loss.”
Reps for Singleton did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
(left to right) John Singleton, Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee.Earl Gibson III/Getty Images
Singleton checked himself into a hospital last week after he began experiencing weakness in his legs after a trip to Costa Rica, according toTMZ.
In 1992, Singleton became the youngest person, and the first African American, to ever be nominated for theAcademy Awardfor Best Director. He was nominated for his work directing classicBoyz n the Hood.
Throughout his career, Singleton also directed, wrote and producedPoetic Justice(1993) andShaft(2000). He went on to direct2 Fast 2 Furiousin 2003.
Most recently, he co-created the FX drama seriesSnowfall, which was renewed for a third season last year.
source: people.com
