Comedian and actor A.J. Johnson passed away earlier this month in Los Angeles at the age of 56. The cause of death is unknown. (Instagram)
<p>Recently we learned about the unfortunate passing of comedian and actor Anthony &#8220;A.J.&#8221; Johnson, which took place earlier this month. His family has been working to gain the finances to cover funeral costs, and his wife Lexis Jones Mason spoke with <em><a href="https://www.tmz.com/2021/09/22/friday-star-anthony-aj-johnson-wife-funeral-burial-costs-fake-love/">TMZ</a></em> about the <em><a href="http://gofundme.com/f/home-going-celebration-for-aj-johnson?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&;utm_medium=social&;utm_source=instagram">GoFundMe</a></em> that was started to help cover the costs.</p>
<p>During the time of the interview, she said she had raised under $800. Following the interview, the GoFundMe campaign has surpassed its goal. Lexis shared that the costs to bury him and the funeral service alone are an estimated $15k, and she had asked for help with raising at least $20k, with hopes of splitting whatever could be leftover amongst his children.</p>
<p>However, she said there were some people who had said they would help and give money, but they hadn&#8217;t received it. Prior to the goal being met, Lexis said, &#8220;I would not be asking if we had it or we had a policy.&#8221;</p>
<p>Lexis also said, &#8220;I&#8217;m asking for help, but if I don&#8217;t get it, it&#8217;s fine because I&#8217;m not leaving my husband in there like that. We&#8217;re gonna have a service. I&#8217;m gonna do everything I know he would have done for me.&#8221;</p>
<p>She also addressed the fake love that has been going around since his passing and said, &#8220;Please stop the fake love. Please stop the fake calls. Please stop the fake texts. Please, just for our family. When I say our family, I mean me, the kids, and the grandkids. Just stop it.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Thankfully, A.J.&#8217;s fans and peers pulled through to help his family raise the money that is needed. Including fellow comedian/ actor Lil Rel Howery, who donated $4,000, and said, &#8220;A funny good dude. Praying for fam and anyone truly hurt by this great loss.&#8221;</p>
<p>As <em><a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/comedian-anthony-a-j-johnson-passes-away-at-the-age-of-56/">previously</a></em> reported, news about A.J.&#8217;s passing was revealed on Monday. His nephew confirmed with TMZ that he passed earlier this month. He was found unresponsive in a store in Los Angeles, and transported to the hospital where he was announced deceased. A cause of death has not been announced.</p>
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<p>We are continuing to keep A.J.&#8217;s loved ones lifted in prayer during this difficult time.</p>
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