Actor Anthony Johnson has died in Los Angeles at the age of 55, it was revealed on Monday.
The star was best known for his comedic turns in the films House Party (1990) and Friday (1995) but he also had a successful career as a stand-up comedian in Los Angeles.
His nephew told TMZ that Anthony had been found passed out in a Los Angeles store earlier this month. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Sad loss: Actor Anthony Johnson has died in Los Angeles at the age of 55, it was revealed on Monday; seen in the film I Got The Hook-Up
The cause of death has not yet been released, according to the site.
In 2017, he reportedly suffered a panic attack at LaGuardia Airport in New York on his way to a comedy show. It is not known if his issues with anxiety are linked to his death.
The funny man came to fame in 1990 when he starred as EZE in the movie House Party which featured Kid and Play of the popular hip hop duo Kid 'n Play.
Also in the film were Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, A.J. Johnson, Daryl 'Chill' Mitchell.
The movie was about a wild house party with a popular DJ and pretty women.
Good hit: He had more range as Ezal in the 1995 cult classic Friday
In a scene: The hilarious film about pot smokers who don't do much other than sit outside their house starred Ice Cube, Chris Tucker
Anthony then took guest starring roles in bigger budget films like Lethal Weapon 3 and Menace II Society.
He had more range as Ezal in the 1995 cult classic Friday. The hilarious film about pot smokers who don't do much other than sit outside their house starred Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tiny 'Zeus' Lister Jr., and John Witherspoon.
There has been talk that Johnson was going to reprise his role in the upcoming sequel named Last Friday.
He had a future: There has been talk that Johnson was going to reprise his role in the upcoming sequel named Last Friday
Johnson also appeared on several TV shows as a guest star.
He was in Moesha, Martin, Malcolm & Eddie, The Players Club and I Got the Hook Up and its sequel.
The versatile star also did well as a stand-up all comedian in Los Angeles clubs.
He was born and raised in Compton, California. Anthony found his way into acting through his father who worked as a stuntman.
When he entered the business he went by AJ Johnson.
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