'Emergency!' Star Randolph Mantooth Dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, famous for his role as a paramedic in the 1970s series 'Emergency!', has died at age 80. Mantooth was a long-time advocate for the emergency services community and had been battling cancer since 2015.
Why it matters
Mantooth's portrayal of a paramedic significantly influenced public perception of emergency services and inspired generations of first responders.
Hear this story Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for playing firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on the 1970s series "Emergency!," has died at 80, his sister, Tonya Mantooth, confirmed to USA TODAY.
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