Facts of Charles Johnson
Full Name:	Charles Johnson
Birth Date:	January 3, 1972
Age:	52 years
Death Date:	July 19, 2022
Gender:	Male
Profession:	Football Player
Country:	United States
Horoscope:	Capricorn
Height:	6 feet 0 inches (1.83m)
Married	Kira Dixon Johnson
Net Worth	$1 million
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Birth Place	San Bernardino, California
Status	Married
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mixed (African-American)
Religion	Christianity
Education	Hawkinsville High School, Cajon High School, the University of Colorado Boulder
Father	Charles Stewart
Mother	Martha Lofton
Siblings	Christine
Kids	Charles Jr and Cydney
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An American football player Charles Johnson came to the limelight as a wide receiver in the National Football League for nine seasons (NFL).

Who are Charles Johnson’s Parents?

Charles Johnson opened his eyes to this beautiful world on January 3, 1972. He was born in San Bernardino, California, United States of America. His age was 50 years old at the time of his death. His zodiac sign was Capricorn. By birth, his full name is Charles Everett Johnson. Usually, he used to celebrate his birthday on the 3rd of January every year.

Charles’s father’s name was Charles Stewart and his mother’s name was Martha Lofton. Similarly, he grew up with other four siblings, three elder brothers, and one younger sister. His sister’s name was Christine.

He held American citizenship as a nationality and belonged to a mixed (African-American) ethnic background. Moreover, he followed Christianity as a religion.

Why did Charles Johnson take his stepfather’s surname?

Charles took his stepfather’s surname because his biological father left him when he was 2 years old and his stepfather was the only adult male he knew.

What College did Charles Johnson go to?

Charles went to study high school at Hawkinsville High School. Later, he enrolled at Cajon High School. After that, he completed his graduation from the University of Colorado Boulder where he played for the Colorado Buffaloes in college football.

Was Charles Johnson married?

Yes, Charles was a married man. He was married to Kira Dixon Johnson. Charles and Kira tied their wedding knot in 2015.

Does Charles Johnson have children?

Yes, Charles was the father of two children. His son’s name is Charles Jr and his daughter’s name is Cydney. His son has joined the football team at Western Carolina while his daughter plays basketball at North Carolina’s High Point University.

How much was Charles Johnson’s Net Worth?

Charles Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million at the time of his death. He earned this million amount from his primary source of income as a football player. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American football player ranges between $5,766,000 and $1,100,000 per year.

How long was Charles Johnson’s contract?

Charles agreed to a two-year, $8,000,000 contract that included a $2,500,000 guarantee and an average annual salary of $4,000,000 with the Carolina Panthers.

What was Charles Johnson’s Death caused?

Charles passed away on July 19, 2022, in Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States at the age of 50. He died because of suicide. He committed suicide after overdosing on drugs and was found lying on the bed inside a room at Hampton Inn.

According to a report released by the state’s medical examiner’s office, Charles Johnson’s death has been ruled a suicide after it was determined that he overdosed on drugs inside a North Carolina hotel room.

According to the report, the only things in his hotel room were

“two empty bottles of water, an empty travel container, a pair of sandals, and a pair of eyeglasses.”

Also, The Pittsburgh Steelers tweeted saying,

“We mourn the loss of former #Steelers wide receiver Charles Johnson.”

How did Charles Johnson’s wife die?

Charles Johnson’s wife passed away at the age of 39 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Kira died during a cesarean section. Kira had a difficult delivery with her first son Charles and needed a Cesarean, that’s why her doctor scheduled one for her second child as well.

However, things got complicated after the delivery. He had noticed nurses and medical personnel, who ordered blood work and a CT scan, which he claims was never performed. A few hours later, an ultrasound revealed that Kira’s abdomen was filled with fluid.

How tall was Charles Johnson?

Charles stood at the height of 6 feet and his weight was 93kg. Similarly, he had an alluring pair of dark brown eyes and his hair color was black.

Charles Johnson’s Professional Career

• Charles is an American football player.
• He spent nine seasons as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
• Likewise, Charles was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers and made the team’s roster right out of training camp.

• He also has 74.5 career sacks, which is a Panthers franchise record.
• Similarly, he had a breakthrough season in 2009, starting 13 games, and leading the team with 11.5 sacks.
• During his rookie season, Charles appeared in 16 games with 9 starts and had the seventh-longest reception in the NFL with 84 yards.

FAQs of Charles Johnson

Was Charles Johnson’s Mother addicted to Cocaine?

Yes, Charles’s mother was addicted to Cocaine and used to disappear for days at a time and she hardly ever recognized her son’s existence. Once, he gave his mother a $20 loan, promising to pay it back right away, but she spent the money on drugs instead.

Was Charles Johnson addicted to drugs?

Yes, Charles was addicted to drugs. Also, it was determined that he died because of overdosing on drugs inside a North Carolina hotel room.

Did Charles Johnson win Super Bowl?

Yes, Charles won Super Bowl in 2001. It is the National Football League’s annual championship game. Since 1966, it has served as the final game of every NFL season, replacing the NFL Championship Game.