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In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the community mourned the unexpected passing of Dr. James T. Johnson Jr., a 76-year-old male musician, scholar, and dedicated educator. His death on March 16, 2026, was a profound loss for the many lives he had touched. At the time, he was recovering at a rehabilitation facility following a hip ailment.

Dr. Johnson, known affectionately as 'Dr. J,' was a towering figure in Pittsburgh's cultural landscape. Together with his wife, Pamela, he co-founded the Afro ...Read More

Victim Details

James Johnson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2012-05-01

2012-05-01

29

James

Johnson

05/14/2026


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