George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99
George E. Johnson, the Chicago entrepreneur who founded the pioneering Johnson Products Company, has died at age 99.
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George E. Johnson, founder of the Johnson Products Company, died at age 99. He was a prominent Chicago entrepreneur recognized for establishing brands such as Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen.
Coverage from outlets including the New York Times, AP, NBC News, and the Chicago Tribune highlights his role as a pioneer in the Black hair care industry. The Obama Foundation has also issued acknowledgments regarding his passing and legacy.
Details concerning funeral arrangements or the specific location of his death beyond downtown Chicago have not been provided by current reports. Future updates will depend on official statements regarding his estate and memorial services.
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Who reported it (27)
- George E. Johnson Legacy obituary · 46d ago
- George Johnson, Chicago entrepreneur responsible for Afro-Sheen brand, dies at 99 NBC 5 Chicago · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, The South Side Businessman And Black Hair Care Pioneer, Dies At 99 Block Club Chicago · 46d ago
- Afro Sheen & Beyond: The Classic Black Commercials You Never Forgot Majic ATL · 46d ago
- AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:25 p.m. EDT WaltonTribune.com · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, Pioneering Black Hair Care Entrepreneur, Dies at 99 Yahoo · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care empire, dies at 99 PBS · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99 AP News · 46d ago
- Obama Foundation Honors Johnson Products Company Founder George E. Johnson Following His Death at 99 People.com · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99 WAVY.com · 46d ago
- Black haircare icon George E. Johnson, known for Afro Sheen, dies at 99 USA Today · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, Founder of Pioneering Black Hair Products Company, Dies at 99 TODAY.com · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dead at 99 CNBC · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dies at 99 NBC News · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products Company, dies at 99 Chicago Tribune · 46d ago
- George Johnson, pioneering Chicago entrepreneur, dies at 99 Crain's Chicago Business · 46d ago
- Trailblazing Black business mogul George E. Johnson, who built Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, dies at 99 TheGrio · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company, dies at 99 in downtown Chicago ABC7 Chicago · 46d ago
- Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 46d ago
- Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 46d ago
- George Johnson, pioneering Chicago entrepreneur, dies at 99 Crain's Chicago Business · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99 NYT > Business · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson: Pioneering Black Beauty & Culture Legacy EBONY Magazine · 46d ago
- George Johnson, pioneer of Black hair care products, dies at 99, spokesperson says CBS News · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company, has died at 99 Chicago Sun-Times · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, Black hair care pioneer, dies at 99 WGN-TV · 46d ago
- George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99 The New York Times · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who was George E. Johnson?
He was an entrepreneur and the founder of the Johnson Products Company, known for hair care brands including Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen.
How old was George E. Johnson when he died?
He was 99 years old.
What is the status of memorial plans?
Coverage does not yet specify details regarding funeral or memorial services.
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