Brad Johnson has sadly passed away at the age of 62.
The news was confirmed by Johnson's representative, Linda McAlister, who informed The Hollywood Reporter that that actor had died on February 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, following Covid complications.
Johnson's family announced in a statement: "Although he was taken too early, he lived life to the fullest and taught his children to do the same."
The statement added: "Brad greatly enjoyed improving and enhancing land, in a way that maintained and respected its natural beauty. He always felt most at home outdoors, and his passion for the land made that evident. As much as he loved cowboying, hunting and land, Brad loved nothing more than his family."
Fans may best know Johnson for his television roles as Dr. Dominick O'Malley in Melrose Place (1996) and as Major Matthew Quentin Shepherd in Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997-1999). He also appeared as Paul Newsome in several episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation back in 2001.
On the big screen, Johnson was known for his role as Ted Baker in Steven Spielberg's 1989 movie, Always.
He also starred as protagonist Rayford Steele alongside Kirk Cameron in the Left Behind movie series - Left Behind (2000), Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002), and Left Behind III: World at War (2005).
Per IMDb, Johnson's most recent acting credit was for the 2015 Bill Rahn biographical movie, Nail 32, which sees Johnson play Buck Livingston, who founded the Cowboy Church.
In an obituary published for Scott Funeral Home, his loved ones revealed that "Brad truly seized and embraced all different paths of life".
Additionally, they shared the actor's favorite quotes: "He taught his sons to be men, and his daughters to accept no less" and "Do right and fear no man".
Johnson is survived by his wife, Laurie, his sons Shane and William, his daughters Bellamy, Rachel, Eden, Rebekah, Eliana, and Annabeth, and three grandchildren.
Our thoughts go out to Johnson's family, friends, and fans at this time...
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