Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ star who played Johnny Gage, dead at 80
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Key Points:
- Randolph Mantooth, renowned for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s 1970s series "Emergency!," has died at 80 after a prolonged illness in Ventura, California.
- He gained fame in 1972 with "Emergency!," a groundbreaking show that introduced the paramedic profession to a wide audience, and was praised for his authentic portrayal and advocacy for firefighters and EMTs.
- Mantooth performed most of his own stunts on the show and continued to reprise his role in other series, while maintaining a long career in television, including appearances on "Dallas," "General Hospital," and "Sons of Anarchy."
- Colleagues like Rena Sofer remember him as a mentor and friend who supported young actors with kindness and respect throughout his life.
- He is survived by his wife Kristen and siblings Donald and Tonya.
