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Actor Randolph Mantooth, Emergency! Paramedic Star, Dies at 80

7/13/2026

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Randolph Mantooth died at age 80 on July 9, 2026, in Ventura, California.
He portrayed paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s Emergency! (1972-1977), a series that helped launch U.S. paramedic support in the early 1970s.
In 2012, Mantooth and Emergency! co-star Kevin Tighe were named honorary fire chiefs by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
He remained active in firefighter and EMS circles, attending events and promoting the profession until his death.

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Randolph Mantooth died at age 80 on July 9, 2026, in Ventura, California.
He portrayed paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s Emergency! (1972-1977), a series that helped launch U.S. paramedic support in the early 1970s.
In 2012, Mantooth and Emergency! co-star Kevin Tighe were named honorary fire chiefs by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
He remained active in firefighter and EMS circles, attending events and promoting the profession until his death.