Brad Johnson, who starred in Steven Spielberg’s Always, dies of COVID at the age of 62.
Brad Johnson, who played a supporting role in Steven Spileberg’s successful drama Always, died at the age of 62 from COVID-19 complications.
Johnson died on February 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, according to his spokeswoman Linda McAlister.
In an obituary, his relatives stated, “He was a true renaissance man.” ‘He was not just interested in, but also gifted in, all life had to offer.’
‘Despite the fact that he was taken far too soon, he enjoyed life to the fullest.’
He was a force to be reckoned with. Brad was a true friend, a trustworthy colleague, and a loving husband and father who will never be forgotten, and his legacy will go on.’
In the mid-80s, the former rodeo cowboy landed his big break as the famed ‘Marlboro Man’ cigarette mascot, which brought him to Spielberg’s attention.
Johnson also had a recurring role in the hit Fox drama Melrose Place as Dr. Dominick O’Malley.
A recurrent appearance on CSI, the Kirk Cameron-starring Christian film Left Behind, and the syndicated TV series Soldier of Fortune, Inc. are among his other notable roles.
His most recent role, according to his IMDb page, is in the 2015 cowboy film Nail 32.
Johnson was born in Tucson, Arizona, on October 24, 1959, to a horse dealer father.
Johnson began his career as a professional rodeo cowboy in 1984 before becoming a Marlboro cigarette and Calvin Klein pitchman.
After a brief appearance on CBS’s megahit Dallas, he appeared in films including 1989’s Nam Angels before landing a role in Steven Spielberg’s hit Always.
Johnson has been mainly absent from film and television in recent years, but he has kept busy with other endeavors.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, he built a hunting lodge in New Mexico and also worked restoring vintage weapons and marketing ranch real estate in North Texas.
Last year, Johnson was set to star in a Western called Treasure Valley, but the film’s writer and star died just as filming was about to begin.
Laurie, his 35-year-old wife, and their children Shane, Bellamy, Rachel, Eliana, Eden, Rebekah, Annabeth, and William survive him.