John Walton, part of the Walton & Johnson radio show, has passed away, Steve Johnson announced Tuesday. In a post to fans, Johnson said Walton was receiving treatment for medical issues over the past month, but they were too numerous to overcome.The post continues to say he made the decision to return home Monday and spend his last hours with his family.He went out on his own terms, passing away Monday night around 11:55 p.m., the post said.In a statement, Johnson said:"I will always cherish John as not only a partner but a deal friend. His wit and humor defined him as the unique individual we all knew him to be. He will never be replaced. He had a voice and he had something to say.Your loyalty and support for him and his craft was always a mutual sentiment. John cared deeply for all of you. He loved to make you all laugh.Please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers."The Walton & Johnson show started in February 1983 and has a unique mix of "stream of consciousness, opinionated and compelling talk, guests, musical elements, fictional characters, famous impersonations, great skit writing and production coupled with powerful audience interaction," according to their website.Walton was born and raised in Houston.

John Walton, part of the Walton & Johnson radio show, has passed away, Steve Johnson announced Tuesday.

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In a post to fans, Johnson said Walton was receiving treatment for medical issues over the past month, but they were too numerous to overcome.

The post continues to say he made the decision to return home Monday and spend his last hours with his family.

He went out on his own terms, passing away Monday night around 11:55 p.m., the post said.

In a statement, Johnson said:

"I will always cherish John as not only a partner but a deal friend. His wit and humor defined him as the unique individual we all knew him to be. He will never be replaced. He had a voice and he had something to say.

Your loyalty and support for him and his craft was always a mutual sentiment. John cared deeply for all of you. He loved to make you all laugh.

Please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers."

The Walton & Johnson show started in February 1983 and has a unique mix of "stream of consciousness, opinionated and compelling talk, guests, musical elements, fictional characters, famous impersonations, great skit writing and production coupled with powerful audience interaction," according to their website.

Walton was born and raised in Houston.