Emmy-Winning 'The Daily Show' Writer Tom Johnson Dies at 55

Johnson, remembered for his big heart and impeccable work ethic, passed away due to a cardiac issue.

Tom Johnson, a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian, has died at the age of 55 due to a cardiac issue.
Johnson was known for his work on 'The Daily Show', where he wrote more than 1,200 episodes and won two Emmy Awards and two Peabody Awards.
He also co-created 'The Jeselnik Offensive' and served as head writer for 'Talkshow With Spike Feresten' and 'Lopez Tonight'.
Johnson was remembered by his wife, Rozie Bacchi, as a man with a big heart who cared deeply about taking care of others and had an impeccable work ethic.
He is survived by his wife, sisters Pamela Dawn Foels and Cindy Johnson Doerr, brothers-in-law Stephen Foels and Steve Doerr, nieces, great nieces, and cats.