Anthony Johnson, the comic and actor known for his turn in the movie “Friday,” has died. “The world of comedy has truly been shaken,” his agent said.
Anthony “A.J.” Johnson, a comedian and actor known for performances in the 1990s movies “Friday,” “Menace II Society” and “House Party,” has died. He was 55.“The world of Comedy has truly been shaken, again,” she said in a statement to The Times. “Our BH Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson.
Bell continued on Instagram, posting a photo of the actor and writing, “My hearts hurts ... The world lost an icon. a legend..R.I.P. A.J. Johnson.. you will be missed by many on so many levels.”Norm Macdonald, who was a writer, performer and ‘Weekend Update’ anchor on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in the ’90s, died Tuesday morning of cancer.
No cause of death was provided. Johnson was found unresponsive in a store in Los Angeles earlier this month and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead,“Sad to wake up to the news about AJ 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 tweeted Monday, nodding to a film project planned for 2023 release.
Ice Cube, who co-wrote “Friday” with DJ Pooh, appeared with Johnson and then-newcomer Chris Tucker in the 1995 comedy.
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