| legendary talk show host passed away this morning surrounded by his friends and family – he was 79. his death was caused by his bout with emphysema – he hosted the tonight show from 1962 – until his retirement in 1992 when jay leno took over the late night nbc spot – for sure this is a loss that will be felt by everyone – as he was a true sweetheart – and a classic entertainer and a superb comedian – johnny carson will surely be missed and remembered. |  |