Legendary Californian Skateboarder Marc Johnson Dead At 49
Legendary Californian skateboarder Marc Johnson has passed away at the age of 49. His friend Louie Barletta shared the news on social media, highlighting Johnson's impact on the skateboarding community. Johnson was known for his technical skills and was named Skateboarder of the Year in 2007 by Thrasher Magazine.
- ▪Marc Johnson died at the age of 49, as confirmed by his friend Louie Barletta.
- ▪He was recognized for his innovative approach to skateboarding and was a significant figure in the San Jose skating scene.
- ▪Johnson struggled with addiction and had openly discussed his efforts to overcome alcoholism.
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Entertainment Legendary Californian Skateboarder Marc Johnson Dead At 49 (Photo by Styley/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images) Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter May 27, 2026 3:16 PM ET May 27, 2026 3:16 PM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Legendary California skateboarder Marc Johnson died at the age 49, according to his close friend and fellow skateboarder, Louie Barletta.
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