Eric Lawson, who portrayed Marlboro man, dies at 72

1 Comments. Former Marlboro man Eric Lawson died aged 72 of a smoking related illness [YOUTUBE]. Eric Lawson, who was a smoker since he was 14, died aged 72 at his home in America after suffering a respiratory failure. He is the fourth actor to have 

Eric Lawson, who portrayed the rugged Marlboro man in cigarette ads during the late 1970s, died Jan. 10 at his home in San Luis Obispo, Calif. He was 72. The cause was respiratory failure because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, said his wife, 

Eric Lawson, who portrayed Marlboro Man between 1978 and 1981, died at his home in San Luis Obispo, California as a result of respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The 72-year-old, who was a smoker from the age of 14, 

Lawson was an actor who appeared on shows such as "Baretta" and "The Streets of San Francisco". In addition to the two titles, he appeared on "Charlie's Angels", ''Dynasty" and "Baywatch. He starred in the cigarette commercial between 1978 and 1981.

Former Marlboro man Eric Lawson died aged 72 of a smoking related illness [YOUTUBE]. Eric Lawson, who was a smoker since he was 14, died aged 72 at his home in America after suffering a respiratory failure. He is the