Obituary of Arte Johnson

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Arte Johnson

Arte Johnson (born January 20th, 1929 in Benton Harbor, Michigan) was a TV Personality who was known best for playing funny characters while appearing on the American TV sketch comedy show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In". Arthur died on July 3rd, 2019 and his death was reportedly because of a combination of bladder and prostate cancer. He was 90 years old.

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Arte Johnson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Johnson, Arte
    • Common Name: Arte Johnson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: January 20, 1929
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Artie, Arty
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1952-2006
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Arte's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Arthur Stanton Eric
    • Father: Abraham Lincoln Johnson
    • Mother: Edythe Mackenzie Johnson (née Golden)
    • Brother(s):
      • Coslough "Cos" Johnson
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gisela Johnson (married 1968-2019, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 03 2019 at age 90
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (bladder and prostate)

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityComedian Film Actor American Born on January 20th Born in 1929 Born in Michigan Died in 2019 Died at age 90 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"If you remember one sentence for every hour you take [in school], you're a well-rounded person." (IMDB)

"Arte Johnson was an American jazz saxophonist who died in a car accident. (V)"

"Mister Johnson was a talented and beloved actor whose comedic performances brought joy and laughter to audiences for decades. His legacy will continue to live on through the countless memories and laughs he left behind. (V)"

"Arte Johnson had a successful career in acting and comedy, known for his iconic character on the hit show "Laugh-In", but unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 90 from a long battle with illness. (V)"

Is Mr. Arte Johnson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-10 11:35:19
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