![]() ![]() This news comes to us from TMZ with additional details from CNN. We thank him for his contributions may he rest in peace. We would like to extend our condolences to them at this time along with the rest of Johnson's family and friends. Sad to wake up to the news about AJ Johnson passing away. The Sleazy-E character returned in the real Eazy-E's video for "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" in 1993.Īnthony "AJ" Johnson's survivors include his wife, Lexis, along with three children and two siblings. Following the news of Johnson’s death, celebrities and fans paid tribute to him on social media. According to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Johnson. ![]() Memorably, he played an Eazy-E parody rapper called Sleazy-E in the video for Dr. The actor and comedian, known for his roles in Friday and House Party, died in September at the age of 55. The comedian is also known for appearing in rap videos. The actor and comedian was found unresponsive. He also performed stand-up comedy on Def Comedy Jam. Anthony AJ Johnsonknown best for his roles in Friday, The Players Club, and B.A.P.Ssadly passed away at the age of 55 on Sept. His other TV credits include The Bold and the Beautiful, South Central, The Parent 'Hood, Moesha, and The Jamie Foxx Show. The actor and comic also had spent some time on the small screen, appearing in multiple episodes of the sitcoms Martin and Malcolm & Eddie. Sorry I couldn't bring your character Ezal back to the big screen in Last Friday."Īnthony Johnson would go on to appear in movies like The Great White Hype, B*A*P*S, Woo, I Got The Hook Up 1 & 2, Hot Boyz, The Players Club, Undercover Princess, and Consequencez. "Naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time. "Sad to wake up to the news about AJ Johnson passing away," said Ice Cube. After the news of Johnson's passing was announced, Cube took to Twitter to post a message of tribute, also teasing he would have brought back Ezal in the Friday 4 movie that never got made. In 1995, he picked up his most well-known role as the petty thief Ezal in Friday, the franchise-spawning comedy starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. He revisited the House Party franchise with another role in 1994's House Party 3. This success also helped to establish Johnson as a stand-up comic performing at bars in the Los Angeles area.Īfter House Party, Anthony Johnson appeared in Lethal Weapon 3, Menace II Society, and Panther. in the 1990 comedy House Party, which was one of the most memorable comedies of its era with Kid 'n Play, Full Force, and Robin Harris in the lead roles. His acting career really took off when he picked up the role of E.Z.E. NExJNWSRj5imBB||Born in Compton} in 1965, Johnson was working as an actor by his early 20s. ANTHONY AJ JOHNSON has died aged 55 after being discovered lifeless in a store earlier this month, a nephew of the star has said. ![]()
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