40s Hollywood Heartthrob Dies At 92
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40s Hollywood Heartthrob Dies At 92
Van Johnson, a heartthrob of the golden age of movies, has died at 92.
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(December 12, 2008)--Van Johnson, who was a Hollywood star of the movies' golden age, has died, a family friend said.

Family friend Wendy Bleiweiss says Johnson died Friday at an assisted living center in Nyack, N. Y.

He was 92.

Johnson was known for his boy-next-door wholesomeness and was a major heartthrob in the 1940s.

Among his films were "Brigadoon," "A Guy Named Joe" and "The Caine Mutiny."

Co-stars included Elizabeth Taylor and June Allyson.

Many of his early films had World War II themes, including "30 Seconds Over Tokyo."
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