Anthony “A.J.” Johnson inI Got the Hook-Up(1998).Photo: Dimension Films/courtesy EverettAnthony “A.J.” Johnson’s cause of death has been revealed.The actor and comedian, known for his roles inFridayandHouse Party, died in September at the age of 55.Accordingto a reportfrom the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Johnson died from “chronic ethanol use.“No other causes of death are listed, while the “manner” of death is noted as “natural” and the report says Johnson died in the hospital.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Anthony “A.J.” Johnson inI Got the Hook-Up(1998).©Dimension Films/courtesy Everett CollectionJohnsonwas discovered “lifeless” in a Los Angeles storelast September, his nephew toldTMZat the time, and was later taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.After landing the role of E.Z.E. in 1990’sHouse Party,Johnson went on to star in 1994’sHouse Party 3.His other notable film roles includeLethal Weapon 3, Menace II Society, Panther, Friday, How to Be a Player, BAP*S, I Got the Hook-Up, Hot BoyzandI Got the Hook Up 2.RELATED VIDEO: Brooke Shields: My Mom’s Alcoholism Was a Battle She Never WonJohnson also appeared in multiple television series, starring onThe Bold and the Beautiful, Malcolm & Eddie, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Parent ‘Hood, Moesha, Martin, Def Comedy JamandSouth Central.Johnson’s rep previouslyconfirmed his death to PEOPLE"with great sadness.”
Anthony “A.J.” Johnson inI Got the Hook-Up(1998).Photo: Dimension Films/courtesy Everett
Anthony “A.J.” Johnson’s cause of death has been revealed.The actor and comedian, known for his roles inFridayandHouse Party, died in September at the age of 55.Accordingto a reportfrom the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Johnson died from “chronic ethanol use.“No other causes of death are listed, while the “manner” of death is noted as “natural” and the report says Johnson died in the hospital.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Anthony “A.J.” Johnson inI Got the Hook-Up(1998).©Dimension Films/courtesy Everett CollectionJohnsonwas discovered “lifeless” in a Los Angeles storelast September, his nephew toldTMZat the time, and was later taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.After landing the role of E.Z.E. in 1990’sHouse Party,Johnson went on to star in 1994’sHouse Party 3.His other notable film roles includeLethal Weapon 3, Menace II Society, Panther, Friday, How to Be a Player, BAP*S, I Got the Hook-Up, Hot BoyzandI Got the Hook Up 2.RELATED VIDEO: Brooke Shields: My Mom’s Alcoholism Was a Battle She Never WonJohnson also appeared in multiple television series, starring onThe Bold and the Beautiful, Malcolm & Eddie, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Parent ‘Hood, Moesha, Martin, Def Comedy JamandSouth Central.Johnson’s rep previouslyconfirmed his death to PEOPLE"with great sadness.”
Anthony “A.J.” Johnson’s cause of death has been revealed.
The actor and comedian, known for his roles inFridayandHouse Party, died in September at the age of 55.
Accordingto a reportfrom the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Johnson died from “chronic ethanol use.”
No other causes of death are listed, while the “manner” of death is noted as “natural” and the report says Johnson died in the hospital.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Anthony “A.J.” Johnson inI Got the Hook-Up(1998).©Dimension Films/courtesy Everett Collection
Johnsonwas discovered “lifeless” in a Los Angeles storelast September, his nephew toldTMZat the time, and was later taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
After landing the role of E.Z.E. in 1990’sHouse Party,Johnson went on to star in 1994’sHouse Party 3.
His other notable film roles includeLethal Weapon 3, Menace II Society, Panther, Friday, How to Be a Player, BAP*S, I Got the Hook-Up, Hot BoyzandI Got the Hook Up 2.
RELATED VIDEO: Brooke Shields: My Mom’s Alcoholism Was a Battle She Never Won
Johnson also appeared in multiple television series, starring onThe Bold and the Beautiful, Malcolm & Eddie, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Parent ‘Hood, Moesha, Martin, Def Comedy JamandSouth Central.
Johnson’s rep previouslyconfirmed his death to PEOPLE"with great sadness.”
source: people.com
