Johnny Barnes

Bermudian entertainer (1923-2016)

Johnny Barnes (born John James Randolf Adolphus Mills, June 23, 1923 – July 9, 2016) was a Bermudian entertainer. He was known for waving to passing traffic at the Foot of the Lane roundabout in Hamilton, Bermuda. He became so loved and well known that the government of Bermuda created a statue of Barnes and be placed in Hamilton.[1]

Barnes died on July 9, 2016 in Hamilton, aged 93.[2]

References change

  1. Johnston-Barnes, Owain (June 22, 2013). "Happy 90th Birthday Johnny!". Bermuda Royal Gazette. Archived from the original on 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-06-23.
  2. Lagan, Sarah (July 9, 2016). "'Mr Happy' Barnes dies at 93". Bermuda Royal Gazette. Retrieved 2016-07-09.