Richard Wolcott Carson, the son of Johnny Carson and Jody Morrill Wolcott, was a well-known American celebrity. His father, a famous TV host, comedian, and writer, was most famous for hosting The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Tragically, Richard passed away on June 21, 1991.
Richard Wolcott Carson Profile Summary
Full name: Richard Wolcott Carson
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 18 June 1952
Died: 21 June 1991
Age at death: 39 years old
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Birthplace: California, USA
Place of death: Near Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Cause of death: Traffic collision
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christianity
Hair color: Dark brown
Eye color: Dark brown
Sexuality: Straight
Marital status: Single
Parents: Johnny Carson and Jody Morrill Wolcott
Siblings: Christopher and Cory
Profession: Photographer
Biography
Richard Wolcott Carson was born in California, USA on June 18, 1952. The famous offspring had a deep interest in photography since he was a child. He was actively taking photos when he experienced his unfortunate accident.
During the initial episode of the Tonight Show following his son’s untimely passing, Johnny honored Wolcott’s talent in photography by showcasing his nature slides.
Johnny Carson, the renowned television host, was known for his innate abilities and received numerous accolades for his work. Among them were six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy’s 1980 Governor’s Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award.
In recognition of his contributions to the industry, he was also inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987.
Furthermore, the comedian was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and was also bestowed with a Kennedy Centre Honor in 1993. He is widely recognized as a cultural icon and is often referred to as the ruler of late-night entertainment.
On January 23, 2005, the famous comedian passed away at the age of 79 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles. Johnny Carson’s untimely death was a result of respiratory failure caused by years of smoking, as he was a heavy smoker for many years.
Cause of Death
According to Officer Russ Johnson of the California Highway Patrol, Richard Wolcott Carson, a 39-year-old resident of North Hollywood, was killed in a car accident on Friday.
Carson was driving on Cayucos Drive, a narrow road next to California 1 when he was thrown from his four-wheel-drive vehicle and fell 124 feet down a hill. The incident occurred in Cayucos, which is situated approximately 180 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
According to an NBC spokesperson, a private funeral was held on Sunday in Los Angeles. On Monday, Johnny Carson did not release any statements.
The talk show host had been getting ready to travel to the Wimbledon tennis tournament in England when he received the news of his son’s passing. Richard Carson was one of three adult sons from the comedian’s previous marriage to Joan Buckley. His other two children, Christopher (40) and Cory (38), are still alive.
