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.