Actor and comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson has reportedly died at the age of 56. According to HipHopWired, Johnson was found lifeless in a Los Angeles store in early September. A family member reportedly discovered Johnson.
The actor who was widely known for his role on the “Friday” franchise of movies was rushed to the hospital but pronounced dead shortly after. There was no official cause of death immediately released, and reports of his death have yet to be confirmed.
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Fans took to social media to try to make some sense of the tragic loss, but there were more questions than answers as news of his death broke.
A GoFundMe page created by his wife Lexis Jones Mason was created early Monday morning to raise money for Johnson’s home going service and to support his children and grandchildren.
“We want to honor him the way he deserves,” the GoFundMe says in part.
LyNea Bell, a spokesperson for BH Talent which is the agency that represented Johnson, told Variety Magazine,
“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.”
Source: RIP Anthony ‘A.J.’ Johnson: GoFundMe Launches As Fans Mourn Latest ‘Friday’ Star To Die
