has died. He was 62.Johnson died on Feb. 18, in Forth Worth, Texas, due to complications from COVID-19, ET has learned.According to his obituary, penned by his family, Johnson «was a true renaissance man.
He was not only interested in all life had to offer, but was gifted in it as well. Although he was taken too early, he lived life to the fullest.»«The son of a horse trainer, Brad grew up with a passion and love for the outdoors, and his younger years would see him hunting and competing in rodeo whenever he had the chance,» his obituary recalled. «Brad started his professional rodeo career in 1984, and the circuit would lead him to Dallas, Texas, where he would meet the love of his life, Laurie.
They were married for 35 very full years.»While working the rodeo circuit, he attracted the attention of commercial talent scouts and started booking work, soon becoming the Marlboro Man for a period of time.Johnson's first big acting role, after some uncredited appearances, came in Spielberg's 1989 drama , where he acted opposite Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfuss.
Additional notable film roles include , the series, and , among several others.Amid his acting, Johnson also spent his free time living life out in nature in ranches in New Mexico, Colorado, and North Texas, while also working on restoring Model 1886 Winchester Rifles.«As much as he loved cowboying and the outdoors, Brad loved nothing more than his family.
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