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Johnny Crawford, known for his role as Mark McCain as a child actor on "The Rifleman," has died. He was 75.

The original star of 'The Mickey Mouse Club' has passed away at the age of 75 amid his struggle with Alzheimer's disease and following a recent battle with coronavirus.

USA TODAY Actor Johnny Crawford, known for his role as Mark McCain as a child actor on "The Rifleman," has died. He was 75.  According to the actor's website, he died Thursday with his wife by his side after battling Alzheimer's disease and contracting COVID-19.  "It is with great sadness that we share the news of Johnny Crawford’s passing," the website posted. "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends and fans around the world."  Crawford rose to stardom after being cast in the ABC series "The Rifleman" which ran for five seasons. Crawford played the son of a...

Chuck Connors co-star in The Rifleman passes away 02 May 2021, 04:17 GMT+10 WASHINGTON, DC - Johnny Crawford, the first Mouseketeer who featured as the young son of the Civil War veteran depicted by Chuck Connors on the 1958-63 ABC series 'The Rifleman,' has died. He passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in 2019, it was revealed Crawford had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and a GoFundMe campaign was coordinated by Paul Petersen, the advocate for former child actors and onetime star of The Donna Reed Show, to help the family deal with expenses...

Johnny Crawford, 'The Rifleman' Star, Dead at 75 Naman Ramachandran, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Actor Johnny Crawford, known for playing Chuck Connors’ son in ABC series “The Rifleman” from 1958-63, has died. He was 75. “It is with great sadness and heaviness of heart that the Johnny Crawford Legacy team announce the passing of Johnny Crawford,” it was posted on the Johnny Crawford Legacy website. “He passed away peacefully this evening, April 29, 2021 with Charlotte, his wife, by his side.” More from Variety In “The Rifleman,” Crawford played Mark McCain, son of Civi...