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The actor's death also shook the Hip Hop community with an outpouring of support and tributes coming from a range of rappers who enjoyed Anthony Johnson's work.

Ice Cube, Vince Staples + More React To 'Friday' Actor Anthony Johnson's Death Published on:Sep 20, 2021, 11:36 AM by 0 News of Friday star Anthony AJ Johnsons deathwas confirmed on Monday (September 20) at 55 years old. Via Johnsons nephew, TMZreported that the actor passed away earlier in September after being found unresponsive in a Los Angeles store. The actors death also shook the Hip Hop community with an outpouring of support and tributes coming from a range of rappers who enjoyed Anthony Johnsons work playing the role of crackhead Ezal in Friday along with starring in movies such as his acting debut House Party, The Players Club, Menace II Society, Lethal Weapon 3 and I Got The Hook Up. While paying his condolences, his Friday co-star Ice Cubeapologized for not being able to bring Johnson back into the fold to reprise his role as Ezal in the forthcoming Last Friday movie, which is yet to begin shooting. Read more