By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Peter Brown, who starred as the eager young deputy Johnny McKay on the 1958-62 ABC series Lawman, has died. He was 80. The role “came naturally to me,” he once said.

Photo Provided Peter Brown, Peggie Castle and John Russell of “Lawman.” The most straightforward western series to come out of the Warner Brothers stable was most definitely “Lawman.” ...

Peter Brown, who played Deputy Johnny McKay on 1960s TV Western “Lawman,” died March 21 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 80. Brown played McKay on ABC’s “Lawman” during the entire 1958-62 run ...

Peter Brown, who played Deputy Johnny McKay on 1960s TV Western “Lawman,” died March 21 in Phoenix, Arizona.He was 80. Brown played McKay on ABC’s “Lawman” during the entire 1958-62 run ...

Peter Brown, who played Deputy Johnny McKay on 1960s TV Western "Lawman," died March 21 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 80. Brown played McKay on ABC's "Lawman" during the entire 1958-62 run of the ...

Peter Brown, known for his roles on ABC’s western series Lawman and NBC’s Laredo, died Monday at his home in Phoenix, AZ. A family friend announced Brown’s death on Twitter. He was 80.

Peter Brown, who played Deputy Johnny McKay on 1960s TV Western “Lawman,” died March 21 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 80. Brown played McKay on ABC’s “Lawman” during the entire 1958-62 ...