Johnny Carson’s eldest son, Christopher Carson, has died at age 74.

His death was confirmed by his father’s longtime friend , Howard Smith, who revealed that Chris had died earlier this year, though did not reveal his cause of death.

Speaking on Joe Sibilia’s “Nostalgia Tonight” podcast Monday, Smith said he learned of Chris’ death two months ago from the late television host’s nephew, Jeff Sotzing. 4

“When John died, I tried to keep in communication with Chris,” Smith said. “I moved and bought a house outside of Fort Lauderdale.”

“And at this golf club that I joined, I said to the guys, ‘You guys know Chris Carson?’ The guy said, ‘Oh yeah, he’s a member here.’ And I go, ‘Oh God.’ I said, ‘Well, I’m trying, you know, I’m a friend of his dad and all that. And I’ve been trying

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