Keith Wonderboy Johnson

Keith Wonderboy Johnson Apparently Died of Heart Failure at the Age of 50 Learn More Light Yellow Arrow

It is with great sadness that we share the news that gospel singer Keith Wonderboy Johnson, 50.

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Black Gospel Radio and Larry Reid Live broke the story on the internet first.

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Keith Wonderboy Johnson leaves behind his two children, Elyse and Brianna.

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Johnson dead at 50

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