Randall Mantooth, Who Embodied TV's Iconic Paramedic John Gage, Dies at 80

Randolph Mantooth, the actor best known for playing paramedic John Gage on the 1970s NBC series "Emergency!," has died at age 80, according to both TMZ and Deadline.

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Mantooth passed away on July 9 in hospice care in Ventura, California, after a long illness, Deadline reported. His brother, Donald Mantooth, told TMZ that the actor died peacefully.

"He passed away July 9 in hospice care in Ventura, CA, after a long illness."

Mantooth's career took off with "Emergency!," which aired from 1972 to 1979 and made him a household name. He also appeared on soap operas including "As the World Turns," "One Life to Live," and "The City," Deadline noted, and guest-starred on numerous popular TV series in the early 1970s.

"The TV, film, and stage actor died peacefully Thursday in a Ventura…"

Donald Mantooth confirmed the death to TMZ, though the outlet did not specify a cause beyond the peaceful nature of his passing. Mantooth's portrayal of a dedicated paramedic remains a defining image of 1970s television, celebrated by fans and co-stars alike.