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Randolph Mantooth, best known as John Gage on the 1970s NBC series Emergency!, died at 80 in Ventura, California from pneumonia complications. His iconic role helped popularize emergency medicine in the U.S., and he later advocated for EMS and produced related documentary work.
Randolph Mantooth, famed for playing John Gage on NBC’s Emergency!, died at 80 after a long illness. The 1972–1977 series popularized paramedics and emergency medicine, helping reshape public perception and inspiring many to pursue EMS and firefighting careers. Mantooth remained devoted to theater and maintained strong ties to the emergency-services community, with the Los Angeles County Fire Department lauding his enduring legacy.
Randolph Mantooth, best known for playing firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on the 1970s series Emergency!, died at 80 in a Ventura hospice after a cancer diagnosis in 2015. The California-born actor remained close to his Emergency! co-stars, helped honor frontline responders, and worked on a documentary about their experiences; his career also spanned soaps and guest roles on classic TV. He is survived by his wife Kristen and his siblings, Donald and Tonya.
Randolph Mantooth, best known as Los Angeles paramedic John Gage on NBC’s Emergency!, died July 9 in a Ventura, California hospice after a long illness, at age 80. The actor also built a daytime-soap resume with roles on Loving (380+ episodes) and The City, plus appearances on As the World Turns and One Life to Live, and he voiced Gage in Emergency+4. His long TV career included guest spots on Charlie’s Angels, Dallas, Murder, She Wrote, The Fall Guy, L.A. Law, MacGyver, Walker, Texas Ranger and Criminal Minds, with his final credit in 2011’s Sons of Anarchy. Born September 19, 1945, in Sacramento, Mantooth’s death was confirmed to Deadline by his family via The Hollywood Reporter.
Randolph Mantooth, the actor who played firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s Emergency!, died at 80 in a Ventura hospice after years of illness, his brother said. The 1970s series (six seasons and telefilms) and Mantooth’s pairing with Kevin Tighe helped popularize paramedics and EMS across the U.S.; he later appeared on soaps like Loving and General Hospital and was named an honorary fire chief by the L.A. County Fire Department, frequently speaking about the debt he owed to emergency responders.
Deadly flash floods from heavy rain and storms sweeped across Kentucky, killing at least three people and prompting Gov. Beshear to declare a state of emergency. Rescuers are conducting water rescues with high-water vehicles as several counties face flood watches and officials warn residents not to drive after dark. Evacuations and shelters are in place, with emergency crews and search-and-rescue teams deployed in multiple counties amid ongoing flood dangers.
Widespread rainfall across Kentucky has left four people dead (three in Madison County and one in Jackson County) and prompted Gov. Beshear to declare a state of emergency as search-and-rescue teams work to reach stranded residents. Six to seven inches of rain fell in some areas, with more forecast, leading five counties to declare local emergencies and emergency crews from state police and swift-water rescue teams to respond. Drone footage shows significant flooding and damage in Richmond, including a reported church collapse, while precautionary evacuations and road closures persist as rescuers race to reach those in danger.
Twin back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring about 700, with Caracas and several states hit hard; a state of emergency was declared, the main airport was closed, and international aid offers were pouring in as rescuers work amid aftershocks.
Two back-to-back earthquakes—7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes—rocked Caracas, causing collapsing buildings and prompting a state of emergency as Venezuela mobilizes hundreds of rescuers; authorities warn of potentially high casualties, urge evacuation of damaged structures for gas-safety reasons, and monitor aftershocks with international agencies following the crisis.
California Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency as Orange County faces a looming chemical disaster from a methyl methacrylate storage tank, prompting evacuations for about 40,000 residents and mobilizing state agencies and shelters while responders work to cool, contain, and devise new strategies to prevent an explosion or spill.
Chuck Norris, 86, was reportedly hospitalized in Hawaii after a medical emergency; TMZ said he was conscious and in good spirits, and a March 20 update from his family announced his passing.
An independent Nature Medicine study finds that ChatGPT Health under-triages about half of simulated medical emergencies and can miss suicidality, raising alarms about potential harm and underscoring the need for stronger safeguards and independent auditing.
Torrential rainfall in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais state caused floods and landslides that killed at least 30 people and left 39 missing, with Juiz de Fora and Ubá among the hardest-hit areas as homes were swept away and rescues continue; a state of emergency was declared, shelters opened, and officials linked the disaster to record February rainfall amid broader climate-change–related extreme weather.
Philadelphia braces for a coastal snowstorm Sunday through Monday with heavy snowfall (up to about 18 inches in the city and 14–20 inches in parts of New Jersey and Delaware) and strong winds, plus coastal flooding. A city snow emergency, Blizzard/Winter Storm Warnings nearby, and a Code Blue for homelessness are in effect. The Philadelphia School District will shift to virtual learning Monday; major highways face travel restrictions; PATCO will run on a snow schedule; trash collection and some city services are paused or delayed. Shoveling rules require clearing sidewalks within six hours after snowfall ends, with fines for violations. Public safety resources and hotlines are provided.
Washington, DC declared a state of emergency after a Potomac River sewage spill and is seeking assistance from former President Trump to coordinate cleanup and protect public health.