Legendary KOMO News reporter, Seattle icon Bryan Johnson passes away at 89

SEATTLE — Seattle broadcasting icon Bryan Johnson, the veteran reporter whose voice and presence defined decades of local journalism at KOMO News and its radio predecessor, has died at age 89 following a brief illness.

Connie Thompson reached out to share the news on behalf of the family Monday morning, noting that his son had given permission to share with viewers.

“He had such a presence in Seattle beyond how I see him. He had 89 years of ignoring doctors and enjoying his life,” she recounted from the family’s message…

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