He was found dead of what appeared to be natural causes tonight in his room at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. He was 84and best known as Master of Ceremonies for the awarding of those paid kitschy stars along the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Before he was Mr. Hollywood, Grant worked in radio, TV and movies. His official bio is here.
RIP: Johnny Grant, Hollywood Honorary Mayor
By Nikki Finke | Category: R.I.P. | Wednesday January 9, 2008 @ 10:27pm
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