Guest Book

Our heartfelt sympathy to Charlotte, Bobby, Nance, and all of Johnny's family members. My Mom and I watched The Rifleman when I was a teenager. It was just the two of us and we loved the show. In 2015 my husband, Craig, and I had the thrill of meeting Johnny at the Williamsburg Western Film Festival in Williamsburg, Va. We saw him again at the same festival in 2017, and one of the committee people surprisingly arranged for us to take Johnny to dinner. He was so sweet, friendly and down to earth. I kept thinking if only my Mom could see me from Heaven having dinner with Johnny Crawford (little Mark from The Rifleman). We are heartbroken that Johnny has passed, but know that he is in Heaven and out of suffering. Rest in peace, Johnny. Thank you for the great acting, singing and comedy that you brought to us.... Collapse

God speed. Thank you for your movie the rifleman I still watch today. They never get old and especially when Lucas’s always talk about God. Amen... Collapse

In 1979, Johnny and I had become coworkers, loading semi-trailers for Roadway Trucking on the loading docks in Los Angeles. I found it ironic that this former TV actor and myself--a recent college graduate--were surprisingly cast in the same role: loading and unloading trucks. We worked the 10-hour night shift which included a "lunch break" around 3 AM. I always enjoyed our conversations and even though we were just ships in the night, it paid well and kept us both in shape. Funny thing--I had only known him from his "Rifleman" days. It wasn't until I learned of his passing did I even realize he was one of the original Mouseketeers. He left us too soon.... Collapse

Thoughts and prayers are with you, family and friends 🙏❤. I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny at the Hopalong Cassidy Days in Cambridge Ohio 2013. I will never forget that day.
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Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family..🙏🙏🙏 May Johnny rest in blissful peace..❤... Collapse

Was so sorry to hear if Johnny’s passing. I was so lucky to meet him a couple of years ago. He had such a great personality and I enjoyed talking with him about his acting. My prayers are with him and his family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻... Collapse

Johnny was my first celebrity crush at age ten. I joined his fan club and still have the small photos they sent me. I was also a horse crazy girl and I loved Johnny because he was a good horseman too.
I rediscovered Johnny several years ago on Facebook. I was delighted he was reaching out to his fans in social media. I was very intrigued that he created the Johnny Crawford Orchestra. He looked so handsome in his top hat and tuxedo. I had hoped to attend a concert in Los Angeles. I think he was just starting to have early signs of Alzheimers’s disease and had stopped doing the concerts.
My cousin died at age 68 from early onset Alzheimer’s. My heart sank when I learned Johnny had this terrible disease.
I just turned 70 and learning of Johnny’s passing just a few days before, made it particularly sad news for me.
The Rifleman was a classic television show and will continue to entertain new generations around the world.
My condolences to Charlotte and the entire Crawford family.... Collapse

We love Johnny here. It was important to a child either neglected or even abused to believe there were relationships out there that were healthy, respectful and full of love, even if they were fiction and of another era. The relationship portrayed on The Rifleman will always be a solid example of how a father-son relationship should be. All these years later and yet our eyes still moisten at the poignant episodes from 60 years ago.
Johnny played the role of Mark McCain with such natural innocence that I was never once envious or jealous.
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My deepest condolences to the family of Johnny Crawford. As a child I grew up watching both The Mouseketeers and The Rifleman series. I am 2 years younger than Mark and admired all his talents. I myself had a musical career. So sorry for your loss, but know it is Heaven's gain.
Cordially yours,
Lonny Welch... Collapse

I am sorry for your loss . Johnny isn't suffering anymore. My mom died from the same sickness. Best wishes to the family and to Bobby for the loss of your brother. Take care and be safe.... Collapse