Johnny’s daughter, Sharon Catherine Brown, confirmed his death onInstagram.
To articulate the depths of profound sadness.
She continued, “It’s too terrible.
It will never not be.
It’s a shock.
He was literally snatched out of our lives.
It’s not real for us yet.
So there will be more to say but not now.
Dad was the absolute best.
We love him so very much.”
However, after completing the routine procedure, Johnny suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where the “Good Times” star was pronounced dead.
As one wrote, “Your father is a legend and a gentleman.
Getting to meet him was truly an honor.”
In response to his sudden passing, Johnny’s “Good Times” co-starJanet Jacksonposted a sweet tribute toInstagram.
“Such loving memories of our time together,” she wrote alongside a shot of Johnny smiling.
“You were full of laughter and forever smiling.
Always so sweet and so kind to me.
I love you and will miss you.”
