Anthony “AJ” Johnson, an actor and comedian best known for his performance as Ezal in “Friday,” has died, his representative LyNea Bell told CNN Monday. He was 55.

Obituary: Anthony Johnson, 'Friday' actor and comedian, dies at age 55. His rep, LyNea Bell, confirmed the news to USA TODAY at the time, calling Johnson an "iconic legend of stage and screen." ...

Anthony Johnson, a comedian and actor known for roles in “Friday” and “House Party,” has died at age 55. A representative for Johnson confirmed the actor’s death to CNN Monday.

Actor and comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson has died at the age of 55. His representative, LyNea Bell, confirmed his death but did not provide a cause of death.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late ...

Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that ...

Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that ...

Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that ...