Obituary of Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson

John William Carson (born October 23, 1925 in Corning, Iowa) was a talk show host, comedian, and writer who was best known as the host of the American TV show, "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson". Johnny died on January 23, 2005 and his death was because of emphysema. He died at age 79.

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Johnny Carson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Carson, Johnny
Common Name: Johnny Carson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Corning, Iowa, United States
Birth Date: October 23, 1925
Age: 79 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1950-1994

Religion: Methodist
Net Worth: $300 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

Johnny's Family Tree

Birth Name: John William Carson
Father: Homer Lloyd "Kit" Carson (1899–1983)
Mother: Ruth Elizabeth Carson (née Hook, 1901-1985)
Brother(s):

Richard “Dick” Carson (1929-2021)

Sister(s):

Catherine “Kit” Sotzing (née Carson, 1923-2014)

Spouse/Partner:

Jody Morrill Wolcott (married 1949-divorced 1963)
Joanne Copeland (married 1963-divorced 1972)
Joanna Holland (married 1972-divorced 1985)
Alexis Maas (married 1987-2005, his death)

Son(s):

Cory Carson
Richard Carson
Christopher Carson

Death Notice:

Date: January 23 2005 at age 79
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Emphysema
Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Talk Show Host Comedian Writer American Born on October 23rd Born in 1925 Born in Iowa Died in 2005 Died at age 79 Died from Emphysema

Quotable Quotes:

"Married men live longer than single men. But married men are a lot more willing to die." (IMDB)

"Johnny Carson's larger-than-life personality and sharp wit will forever be remembered and celebrated in the hearts of his fans. (V)"

"Johnny Carson was a beloved American television host known for his witty humor and iconic interviews, who passed away after many successful years of entertaining audiences. (V)"

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