Anthony Johnson Tragic Cause of Death Revealed: Did 'House Party' Star Die Due to Health Issue or Drug Overdose?
What caused Anthony Johnson's death has been found out by the coroner's office.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner officially released a report after Johnson's untimely death in September. The "House Party" actor was only 55.
The document revealed that Anthony Johnson's cause of death was due to chronic ethanol use, with the manner of death noted as "natural." The office did not provide any causes of death aside from the aforesaid use that led to multi-system organ failure. But it is also worth noting that the medical examiner did not find alcohol or drugs in his system.
However, his family indeed confirmed that the actor drank alcohol regularly and used narcotics infrequently.
The same report disclosed that the actor died following his admission to a hospital. At the time of his admission, Johnson also tested positive for COVID-19, although he remained asymptomatic throughout his stay.
Although his death broke people's hearts, his widow Lexis told a news outlet that she wants the actor's cause of death to be publicized to warn people about the fatal effects of alcohol. With Johnson's passing, Lexis pledged to continue his legacy through the foundation she is creating under his name.
The matriarch also began teaching the youth about the dangers of alcohol while inspiring others not to consume alcohol.
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The autopsy result came out months after his representatives confirmed his passing.
LyNea Bell, one of the team members, called Johnson an "iconic legend of stage and screen" soon after he died.
"We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, 3 children, brother Edward 'Peanut' Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss," she said.
His fans immediately paid tribute to him following his passing.
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One said, "So many funny comedians had so many funny lines in The Players Club. Anthony Johnson had one of the most memorable ones. RIP to him. Very sad news."
"RIP Anthony Johnson aka Ezal on Friday. He's stealing boxes in heaven now," another wrote.
Johnson was initially discovered lifeless inside a store in Los Angeles before he was rushed to a hospital.
The actor, who rose to fame in the 1990's "House Party," landed more notable roles on big screens, including "Hot Boyz," "I Got the Hook Up," "Menace II Society," How to Be a Player," and "Lethal Weapon 3," among others.
He also collected TV series under his belt, like "The Jamie Foxx Show," "Malcom & Eddie," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "South Central," and "Def Comedy Jam."
