His daughter, Linda Johnson Rice, who took the title of CEO of the company in 2002, said of her father, in a statement: "He was in his office and alert and active until the end. He was the greatest salesman and CEO I have ever known, but he was also a father, friend and mentor with a great sense of humor who never stopped climbing mountains and dreaming dreams."
"This is a tremendously sad time for me personally, my mother and my daughter, Alexa, and for our company and its employees," she added. "However, we are determined to continue to move forward with the inspiring legacy he has left us."
During his lifetime, Johnson received a slew of awards for his achievements including the highest civilian honor, The Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also composed an autobiography titled Succeeding Against the Odds, in which he wrote: "I believe that the only failure is failing to try…and if my life has meaning…it is because millions of Americans, Black and White, have proved through me that the Dream is still alive and well and working in America."
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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