Van Johnson Dies at 92

News reports indicated that Van Johnson, Hollywood star of the movies' golden age, has died.

Family friend Wendy Bleiweiss has announced to the press that Johnson died Friday at an assisted living center in Nyack. He was 92. Johnson was known for his boy-next-door wholesomeness and was a major heartthrob in the 1940s.

Van Johnson appeared on Broadway in the original "Pal Joey", "Come on Strong", "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" and well as many other production. He last graced the Broadway stage in the original production of 'La Cage aux Folles' as Georges.

Among his films were "Brigadoon," "A Guy Named Joe" and "The Caine Mutiny." His co-stars included ElizaBeth Taylor and June Allyson.

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