BRUCE Johnson had made a career for himself in media as a news anchor and reporter for WUSA 9 TV.
In April 2022, it was announced that he had tragically passed away at the age of 71.
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Who was Bruce Johnson?
Born May 5, 1950, Johnson was known as an anchorman and reporter based in Washington D.C.
Over the years, he would often investigate and report on various topics, including politics, urban affairs, and hard-hitting feature stories.
He first joined WTOP-TV when he was 25 and was best known for the show Off Script with Bruce Johnson.
Outside of news, Johnson was known as an author and famously published his autobiography Surviving Deep Waters in February 2022.
Prior to his career, the Emmy Award-winning journalist obtained a Political Science degree from Northern Kentucky University, later earning his MPA from the University of Cincinnati.
What was his cause of death?
Johnson’s death was first announced on Facebook by his wife Lori.
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It was later reported by WJLA that he died of heart failure.
Over the years, Johnson had publicly struggled with heart problems, even suffering a heart attack in 1992 at the age of 42, according to his LinkedIn bio.
Despite this, he had always managed to persevere, even completing a 26.2-mile marine corp marathon after the event and detailing his recovery in his first book, Heart to Heart.
As news of his passing started to spread, a number of fans and former colleagues took to social media to pay tribute.
“Bruce Johnson was a giant of DC journalism, a father, grandfather, husband, & proud author,” Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote on Twitter. “Like many Washingtonians, he’s been a part of my life since I was a little girl, delivering the news and giving voice to DC residents. I’m heart broke. Rest In Heaven.”
7News reporter John Gonzalez added: “So devastated to hear of the passing of Bruce Johnson, a true tv legend in D.C. Blessed to call him a fellow journalist and someone I truly looked up to. Rest In Peace and God bless you, my friend. My heart breaks for his wife Lori and his family.”
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Did Bruce Johnson have children?
At the time of his death, Johnson was survived by his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.
Johnson’s children include Brandon, Kurshanna, and Carolyn.
Despite a high-profile father, little information is available on the Johnson kids as they tend to stay out of the spotlight, however, his grandchildren often made appearances on his Instagram page.
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