Brian Johnson is dead - RIP

[Rubberpigg]

St George have paid tribute to premiership-winning fullback Brian Johnson following his death at the age of 59.

A statement on the Dragons’ website said the club was “deeply saddened” by Johnson’s death.

“The local Dapto-native, aged 59, passed away after a long-time battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and is survived by his wife Karen and two sons,” the statement read.

Johnson joined the Dragons in 1979 and scored in the club’s 17-13 grand final victory over Canterbury in his first season. The 1980 Dally M Fullback of the Year winner scored 55 tries from more than 120 first-grade games during a seven-year career with St George.

Johnson switched to then Eastern Suburbs in 1986 before linking with English club Warrington as a player and coach.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/st-george-dragons-great-brian-johnson-dies-aged-59-after-long-battle-with-alzheimers/news-story/048b109c28af31bdacb9d67a80d6e3d3?=&nk=3ab880381e23237c43f425fed1f8efe9-1453220265

 

[KleinBoontjie]

Jarre, almost had a heart attack. Thought it was AC/DC's Johnson....

 

[Crowley]

Jarre, almost had a heart attack. Thought it was AC/DC's Johnson....

Same here.

 

[Lucas Buck]

For a second there I thought that someone well known had just died.

 

[TooFastTim]

For a second there I thought that someone well known had just died.

Depends where you're from. If you're from Wollongong or Warrington (curiously I've been to both) and a league fan I'm sure you would have heard of him.

 

[RVFmal]

Jarre, almost had a heart attack. Thought it was AC/DC's Johnson....

Yep. Same reaction here. A few good ones have recently left. Not another one.

Relief all round.

 

[Lucas Buck]

Depends where you're from. If you're from Wollongong or Warrington (curiously I've been to both) and a league fan I'm sure you would have heard of him.

I'd be surprised if 10 people on this forum heard of Wollongong or him.

 

[deweyzeph]

For a second there I thought that someone well known had just died.

Haha, classic

 

[TooFastTim]

I'd be surprised if 10 people on this forum heard of Wollongong or him.

Sad but true. The 'Gong is pretty (see below) but avoid the town centre. The sound of banjos is deafening Warrington is just a s^%thole.

 

[Dave]

Jarre, almost had a heart attack. Thought it was AC/DC's Johnson....

Same thought, he is the only Brian Johnson who is famous enough for most people to have heard of, not to mention he is about 68-69, so right in the middle of the ball park for the dead stars group...