Brad Johnson, ‘Melrose Place’ and 'Always' actor, dead at 62

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"Melrose Place" star Brad Johnson has died. He was 62. The "Marlboro Man" died in Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 18 due to COVID-19 complications, a representative for the actor confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Brad William Johnson, beloved husband, father and cowboy, was called home to his Lord on February 18, 2022.

Anyone who knew Brad knows how difficult it is to sum up the details of his life on a single page," a press release states. Actor Brad Johnson died at 62 after facing COVID-19 complications. (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Johnson is most notably known for his roles in Steven Spielberg’s 1989 "Always" and for his role on the drama-series "Melrose Place." He also portrayed a bombardier in "Flight of the Intruder," starring alongside Danny Glover and Willem Dafoe in the 1991 action movie.

The actor also dabbled in rodeo, which drove him to Dallas, Texas, from his home state of Arizona. According to the press release, Johnson was recruited by a talent scout to be featured in movies while working the rodeo.

Brad Johnson and his wife Laurie Johnson and parents Grove Johnson and Teresa Johnson attend the Screening of the TNT Original Movie "Rough Riders" July 17, 1997.