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.
Johnson was best known for his roles in House Party and Friday, and for starring in the Lethal Weapon franchise.His acting career took off in the 90s and he went on to perform as a stand-up comedian.The star appeared in movies including Lethal Weapon 3 and Menace II Society, before his most famous role playing Ezal in the 1995 comedy Friday alongside Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.It was rumoured that AJ had been set to reprise his role in the upcoming movie Last Friday, the fourth and final instalment in the franchise.Johnson also starred in a number of rap videos including Dr Dre's.
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