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Johnson Products founder George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99
George E. Johnson Sr., who turned Black hair care into a thriving industry and opened doors for future Black entrepreneurs, died Monday at age 99.
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