in 1990’s “House Party.” He also appeared in “House Party 3.” Years later, he landed the role of Ezal in Ice Cube and Chris Tucker’s classic film “Friday.” Ice Cube was among those who expressed condolences on social media after news broke of Johnson’s passing. According to his representative LyNea Bell, comedian and actor Anthony AJ Johnson, known for his character Ezel in Friday, has died at age 55. Johnson, who grew up in Compton, California, burst onto the scene playing E.Z.E. Actor and Comedian AJ Johnson passes away. No other information surrounding Johnson’s death was released. We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, three children, brother Edward ‘Peanut’ Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D.” “He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold. Our BH Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson,” LyNea Bell said in a statement on Monday. “The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again. He died on 6 September 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was previously married to Lexis Jones Mason. Anthony AJ Johnson, 55, was reportedly found lifeless in a Los Angeles store and was rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced dead, his nephew told TMZ. He was an actor and writer, known for Friday (1995), Menace II Society (1993) and The Players Club (1998). Johnson, a stand-up comedian, was best known for his hilarious performance as Ezal in “Friday.” He was 55. Anthony Johnson was born on 1 February 1966 in Compton, California, USA. Actor Anthony “A.J.” Johnson has died, his agent confirmed to Yahoo Entertainment.

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