Johnny Crawford dead at 75 – The Rifleman actor passes away after Covid and pneumonia battle
Updated: 30 Apr 2021, 15:43
THE Rifleman actor Johnny Crawford has died at 75 after battling Covid and pneumonia.
The tragic news was confirmed on his legacy website on Thursday evening.
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He played Mark McCain in The RiflemanCredit: Getty Images It is with great sadness and heaviness of heart that the Johnny Crawford Legacy team announce the passing of Johnny Crawford, the statement read.
The spokespeople confirmed that Crawford passed away peacefully with his wife by his side.
The actor was best known for his role in The Rifleman, where he played Mark McCain.
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His sisters Jessa and Jill came forward as victims in 2015Credit: Fox News Insider
That year, In Touch Weekly uncovered a 33-page Arkansas police report claiming Jim Bob confessed to local authorities that his eldest son fondled young girls while they were asleep in the Duggar family home back in 2002.
The In Touch report also claimed that in 2006, the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline received a tip that there was abuse happening in the Duggar household, and the Springdale Police Department reached out to the family for interviews.
Josh addressed the allegations at the time, saying: Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret.