The cast of “The Karate Kid” is in mourning after the death of Pat E. Johnson, who was part of the iconic films of the 80’s and who was also the choreographer of the fights within the productions starring Ralph Macchio.
The actor’s wife announced the death of Pat E. Johnson, who lost his life at the age of 84 in his home in Los Angeles on November 5.
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“For those who don’t know, my husband, Pat Johnson, passed away yesterday. I was lucky to have all my children here with me: we cried, we laughed, we hugged. 54 years later, my life is now at peace and I am lucky to have so many incredible memories, friends, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” wrote the actor’s wife.
Pat E. Johnson’s wife asked for donations to the Diabetes Association or the Living Kidney Association in memory of the actor.
“Thank you to everyone who came and who appreciated their work in film and their great love for Martial Arts and to all the people who became family through them.”
A niece of Pat E. Johnson commented to Hollywood Reporter that his uncle died of natural causes.
Ralph Macchio and William Zabka say goodbye to Pat E. Johnson
Through some stories on Instagram, the actors of “Karate Kid” and “Cobra Kai” said goodbye to Pat E. Johnson with whom They worked on the iconic films and who taught them the choreographies they had to follow during the fight scenes.
William Zabka shared a photo of the actor and dedicated the following message to him:
“RIP my dear friend, teacher and mentor.”
On the other hand, Ralph Macchio uploaded a photo of him with Pat E. Johnson and Pat Morita.
“RIP Master Pat Johnson. My friend, teacher, my encourager. With me today and beyond.”
Who was Pat E. Johnson?
Pat E. Johnson nation in 1939 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Before being an actor, The famous man entered the world of martial arts when he served in his country’s army in Korea in 1963.
Thanks to his dedication and talent, Pat E. Johnson He earned a black belt in Tang Soo Do, a Korean karate martial art.. Due to his career in martial arts, he managed to meet Chuck Norris, an actor who was also a lover of these disciplines.
Pat E. Johnson became the head instructor of Chuck Norris’s karate schools in Los Angeles and even worked with wrestler Gene LeBell.
Pat E. Johnson in “Karate Kid” and his contribution to the “crane kick”
Pat E. Johnson started working in the cinema by choreographing fights for different films such as “Mortal Kombat”, “Enter the Dragon”, “To Live and Die in LA”, “Showdown in Little Tokyo”, “Batman and Robin”, “Wild Wild West”, among others.
However, his most remembered work is the one he did in “Karate Kid”, since it was he who taught Pat Morita, as well as Ralph Macchio’s famous crane kick with which Daniel He wins the tournament against Johnny in the first film of the trilogy.
In addition, he is also remembered for being the judge in some of the films such as the first “Karate Kid”.
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2023-11-08 03:58:02
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