John Singleton to be laid to rest at private service Monday

LOS ANGELES — A representative for John Singleton says the director will be laid to rest in a small, private ceremony on Monday in Los Angeles.

The representative says Singleton’s family is planning a public memorial for a later date. No further details were released.

The “Boyz N the Hood” director died Monday at age 51, days after suffering a stroke. Singleton became the youngest best director Oscar nominee for the film. He was also nominated for writing its screenplay.