
Randolph Mantooth, the actor whose portrayal of firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage in the landmark NBC drama Emergency! helped transform public awareness of emergency medical services, has died aged 80 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Randolph Mantooth, the actor whose portrayal of firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage in the landmark NBC drama Emergency! helped transform public awareness of emergency medical services, has died aged 80 after a prolonged battle with cancer.