“Rifleman” actor Johnny Crawford died at 75 after COVID and pneumonia.
The sad news was confirmed on their heritage website on Thursday evening.
“It is with great sorrow and heaviness of heart that Johnny Crawford’s legacy team announces its demise Johnny crawford, ”Read the statement.
Spokesmen confirmed that Crawford “passed away peacefully” with his wife by his wife.
The actor was known for his role in “The Rifleman”, where he played the role of Mark McCain.
He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in Primetime Emmys in 1959, when he was just 13 years old.
However, back in 2019, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before contracting COVID-19 and pneumonia.
The cause of his death has not yet been revealed; However, his website stated that he had moved into a care home close to his wife after the diagnosis.
According to the website, “As cruel as Alzheimer’s disease, Johnny still has that warm smile and glow in his eyes, and he is surrounded by people who love him unconditionally.”
The actor’s last screen credit was in “The Marshall” in 2019.
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