Randolph Mantooth, Johnny Gage, Passes at 80 | Spokane News

Randolph Mantooth, the beloved actor who portrayed Johnny Gage on the groundbreaking 70s series Emergency! and a staple of daytime TV for decades, has died at 80 after a courageous battle with cancer. Best known for his iconic role as a firefighter-paramedic, Mantooth maintained lifelong bonds with his castmates — even asking Emergency! co-star Kevin Tighe to be his best man at his second wedding in 2002. Before stardom, he worked his way up in Hollywood, landing the Emergency! role in 1972 despite not fully understanding the job. His career spanned beloved daytime dramas like Loving and General Hospital, plus countless guest appearances, leaving an indelible mark on television. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f3ce8d0d3dd58e14