Johnny Lopez, a Founding TMZ Writer Who Created Several of the Site's Signature Franchises, Dies at 55
Johnny Lopez, one of the writers who helped launch TMZ.com and shape the irreverent voice that became synonymous with the site, has died at 55, TMZ announced on October 31. The site did not disclose a cause of death.
Lopez was at TMZ in its early days and was instrumental in developing the unique tone that set the site apart. He created many of the franchises the site still uses today, including 'Memba Them?, 'Who'd You Rather', 'Good Genes or Good Docs?' and 'We're Just Sayin'.
He also worked for Access Hollywood, Queerty, People, Outsports and Dish Nation. TMZ described him as a beloved member of its family, someone whose personality was every bit as memorable as the stories he wrote.
Lopez was a passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights and a devoted Madonna fan. The Men's Health Foundation was a cause close to his heart, and TMZ said those wishing to honor his memory can make a donation to the organization, according to TMZ.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：位于 Los Angeles 的 Hollywood 标志（资料图），Johnny Lopez 生前长期在洛杉矶从事娱乐新闻写作。本人开放授权照片未查得，以此图代。照片：Thomas Wolf，CC BY-SA 3.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles (file photo). No openly licensed photo of Lopez was available. Photo by Thomas Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
