Naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time. Shortly after news of Johnson’s death broke, Ice Cube called the late actor a naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time. Ice Cube, who co-wrote and starred in Friday, paid tribute on Twitter, saying, "Sad to wake up to the news about AJ Johnson passing away. According to the outlet, Johnson best known for his role as Ezal in the classic. The news was confirmed to TMZ by his nephew. "He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold," according to a statement from Johnson's representative. Actor and comedian Anthony AJ Johnson has died at the age of 56. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to a report from TMZ, Johnson’s nephew found him unresponsive inside a Los Angeles store earlier this month. In addition to stand-up, he appeared on television in such shows as Moesha and South Central. Comedian and actor Anthony AJ Johnson has died at the age of 55. His father was a co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association. No cause of death has been disclosed.Īccording to TMZ, Johnson "was found lifeless in a store earlier this month in Los Angeles and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead." His death was confirmed by a spokesperson. Johnson was best known for Friday, Menace II Society and The Players Club.Īnthony "A.J." Johnson, who played Ezal, a homeless man with drug addiction, in Friday and E.Z.E. Johnson was known for making comedic turns in a number. The film went on to be a commercial hit, grossing $27million at the box office world wide and obtained a large cult following.ĭo you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at or call us direct 0207 29 33033.Comedian and actor A.J. Johnson, is reportedly dead according to still unconfirmed reports. The pair played unemployed friends who had to pay their local drug dealer while Johnson played petty thief Ezal. Comedian and actor Anthony AJ Johnson has died at the age of 55.
His breakthrough came in 1995's American comedy film Friday, which he starred in alongside rapper Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. Advertisement According to the media TMZ, the actor was found unconscious in. Johnson also starred in a number of rap videos including Dr Dre's Dre Day, where he played Sleazy-E, a parody of Eazy-E.
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Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. Get all the biggest showbiz news straight to your inbox. He also appeared in Lethal Weapon 3 as a drug dealer and Menace II Society with other acting credits including Moesha, Malcom & Eddie and The Players Club. His acting career took off in the 90s and he went on to perform as a stand-up comedian. Johnson was best known for his roles in House Party and Friday and also appeared in the Lethal Weapon franchise. Lexi said she doesn't expect any money from anyone, but would appreciate any help to give him a proper service and burial.įollowing the release of the interview, the GoFundMe donations have reached almost $12,000 (£8,800). At the time of his death, the 55-year-old comedian had no common drugs in his system, the outlet reports. The Johnson family has started a GoFundMe that has surpassed the goal of 20k. Lexis Jones Mason poured her heart out to TMZ about her husband’s sudden passing and the financial assistance she needs for burial costs. His widow is now spreading awareness about the potentially deadly effects of alcoholism, TMZ reports. The post AJ Johnson’s widow speaks on funeral costs, ‘fake love’ from celebs appeared first on TheGrio. Just stop." His acting career took off in the 90s (©Dimension Films/Courtesy Everett Collection) Friday star Anthony Johnson died from chronic ethanol use, or years of hard drinking, according to the medical examiner. By our family, I mean me, the kids, and the grandkids. Just please stop the fake love, please stop the fake cause," she added. "If you guys want to give or they want to give, I would appreciate it. Born in 1965 in Compton, Calif. She went on to say she wants to bury him at Rose Hills Mortuary, but if she isn't able to find the money then he will be cremated. Per TMZ, Johnson’s nephew said the actor was found lifeless in a store earlier this month in Los Angeles and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His wife Lexis asked people to stop with the 'fake love' (TMZ.COM) "If I look at it right now, it's all out of pocket, just to bury him and the funeral services alone will be close to $15,000 (£10.9k). "People were saying they were going to give money, but we haven't received it," she explained to TMZ. And now, his wife Lexis Jones Mason said it was "hurtful" to see the GoFundMe page they set up - which had a goal of $20,000 (£14.6k) - only raise a couple of hundred dollars.
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