Marc Johnson Legacy Lives On

Skateboarding lost a true legend this week with the passing of Marc Johnson, 49, a Winston-Salem native who rose from a trailer to global fame. A Thrasher Skater of the Year winner in 2007, he redefined creativity on a board — even designing his award-winning deck with a North Carolina plate. Remembered as a genius and trailblazer, his influence stretched beyond skate videos into brands and ads. His cause of death remains unknown, but his legacy — bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in his hometown — lives on. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87c8865e7ec627ab