Ronell Johnson: key obituary facts
Is Ronell Johnson dead? Yes. Ronell Johnson died on June 15, 2026, at age 49.
Cause of death: Ronell Johnson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ronell Johnson known for?
They was known as American trombonist..
More about Ronell Johnson
Genres: New Orleans jazz.
Years active: 1963–present.
Ronell Johnson, an American trombonist with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, died on June 15, 2026.
He was 49. Johnson was identified in reports as a member of the long-running New Orleans jazz ensemble, known for its work in traditional jazz and for touring after Hurricane Katrina forced the temporary closure of Preservation Hall.
The band, founded in New Orleans in the early 1960s, became closely associated with the city’s preservation of its jazz heritage. Johnson’s death was announced on that date.