‘Friday’ Star Anthony Johnson Who Played Annoying Crackhead Ezal, Dead At 55, Twitter Reacts

Anthony Johnson who played an unforgettable role as a crackhead named Ezal in the cult-classic movie Friday, has died, TMZ reports.

According to the outlet, Johnson was found unresponsive in a store in Los Angeles earlier this month and was pronounced dead at an LA hospital. There’s no cause of death released as of yet.

Johnson tackled several memorable comedic roles and in 1990 he secured the role of E.Z.E. in “House Party.” He went on to tour and do comedy stints and landed other major roles too including parts in “Lethal Weapon 3” and “Menace II Society.”

But most of his fans remember him from his 1995 breakout role playing Ezal in the comedy “Friday.”Johnson, affectionately known as A.J. appeared in nearly 50 films and TV shows from “Martin,” “Malcolm & Eddie,” “The Players Club” and “I Got the Hook Up” and its sequel and “Moesha,”.
The 55-year-old was also rumored to have been tapped to reprise his role in the upcoming “Last Friday,” according to the outlet.Fans and celebs took to twitter to send condolences.

‘Friday’ Star Anthony Johnson Dead at 55 https://t.co/uRlzkJbgqJ via @TMZ Damn!!! Rip

— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) September 20, 2021

When you watched Black Movies, Stand-Ups and Black Sitcoms in the 90s and some films in the early 2000s , Anthony Johnson was there. He understood the assignment of his supporting roles and made sure you laughed each time. You will be missed AJ #RIP pic.twitter.com/4mmYEu4n4R

— Ron Carthen (@rcarthen) September 20, 2021

“Did you at least pinch the bitch?!”

RIP Anthony Johnson

Seeing him & Bernie Mac in Players Club, BAPS, & Friday >>> pic.twitter.com/ep2zpxduW4

— Brittany | Influencer Marketing + Social Media (@MissBeeBright) September 20, 2021

Anthony Johnson (screenshot)