Actor Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ Star, Dies at 80

Actor Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ Star, Dies at 80

Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for playing firefighter-paramedic John Gage on the 1970s series “Emergency! ”, died at age 80. TV Insider reported his death, noting his age. The Hollywood Reporter added that he had been suffering from a long illness.

Variety confirmed his role and the same age at death. USA Today said he had battled cancer for an extended period. NBC News quoted his family as saying he died after a prolonged illness. The New York Times later reported that pneumonia complications were the immediate cause of death.

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July 11, 2026
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Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s series “Emergency!”, dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s series “Emergency!”, dies at 80

The New York Times • 11 Jul 13:23

Randolph Mantooth, known for his role as firefighter-paramedic John Gage on the 1970s TV series “Emergency!”, died at 80 from pneumonia complications.

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Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s TV series “Emergency!”, dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s TV series “Emergency!”, dies at 80

NBC News • 11 Jul 04:07

Randolph Mantooth, best known for playing firefighter-medic John Gage on NBC’s “Emergency!”, died at age 80 after a long illness, according to his family.

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Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s series "Emergency!", dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s series "Emergency!", dies at 80

USA Today • 11 Jul 01:01

Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on the TV series "Emergency!", died at age 80 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

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July 10, 2026
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Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s series "Emergency!", dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s series "Emergency!", dies at 80

Variety • 10 Jul 23:24

Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as paramedic Johnny Gage on the NBC series "Emergency!", died on July 9 at age 80 after a long illness.

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Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s TV series Emergency!, dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 1970s TV series Emergency!, dies at 80

The Hollywood Reporter • 10 Jul 21:49

Randolph Mantooth, best known for playing firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on the NBC series Emergency!, died at age 80 after a prolonged illness.

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Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 'Emergency!', dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, star of 'Emergency!', dies at 80

TV Insider • 10 Jul 20:57

Randolph Mantooth, best known for playing paramedic John Gage on the TV series Emergency!, died on July 9 at the age of 80.

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