American comic actor Anthony Johnson, popular for his role in Ice Cube’s “Friday” has passed on at age 55. His rep LyNea Bell confirmed the news of his death to The Hollywood Reporter.
“We lost an icon. He will be greatly missed. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold. 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. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.” Bell said in a statement announcing the actor’s demise.
Popular known as A.J. Johnson, the actor appeared in several television shows and films, including “House Party”, “Menace II Society” and “Lethal Weapon 3”. He also appeared in the “I Got the Hook-Up” film series. The comic actor had credits for such TV shows as “Martin and Malcolm & Eddie”.
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The stand-up comic got his big break in 1990 when he landed the role of E.Z.E. in “House Party”. He also appeared in “House Party 3”.
Johnson is arguably best known for his hilarious performance as Ezal in 1995’s “Friday”; a character in the Ice Cube and Chris Tucker classic.
“Sad to wake up to the news about A.J. Johnson passing away. Naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time. Sorry, I couldn’t bring your character Ezal back to the big screen in Last Friday,” Ice Cube said via Twitter.
Anthony Johnson is survived by his wife, three children and brother.
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