Former Thrasher magazine Skateboarder of the Year Marc Johnson has died at the age of 49. Highly recognized as one of the greatest skateboarders of his time, Johnson’s passing was announced by fellow professional athlete and friend Louie Barletta on May 26. “He was one of the most talented and creative people to step on or off a skateboard,” Barletta said in a statement reflecting on Johnson’s life. While widely known for his successes, Johnson endured a difficult upbringing and fought a persistent battle with alcoholism during the peak of his career. Johnson’s cause of death is currently unknown. Barletta spoke up about how, during his last interaction with Johnson, he was “sober, healthy, and full of life” and embodied a positive, forward-looking perspective on his career.
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