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Joanna Carson, Johnny Carson's Wife, Dies at 93

8/6/2025

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Joanna Carson, the third wife of legendary talk show host Johnny Carson, has passed away at the age of 93. Her death, announced quietly in July, followed a funeral held last week. The couple, who wed in 1972 and divorced in 1985 with a $20 million settlement, first crossed paths in 1971 amidst the vibrant fashion scene of New York City.

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Joanna Carson, the third wife of legendary talk show host Johnny Carson, has passed away at the age of 93. Her death, announced quietly in July, followed a funeral held last week. The couple, who wed in 1972 and divorced in 1985 with a $20 million settlement, first crossed paths in 1971 amidst the vibrant fashion scene of New York City.