Randolph Mantooth, Who Played John Gage on ‘Emergency!,’ Dies at 80
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and paramedic John Gage on the 1970s NBC series "Emergency!," died at age 80 in Ventura, California.
- The cause of death was complications from pneumonia, according to his sister Tonya Mantooth.
- Mantooth’s portrayal on "Emergency!" from 1972 to 1977 helped raise public awareness and recognition of paramedics and emergency medicine in the United States.
- He expressed pride in being associated with the show, which highlighted the work of Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics.
