In the fall of 2016, Fox was diagnosed with hepatitis-C and cirrhosis of the liver and tumors.
Then, in the winter of 2016, Fox slipped on black ice at his home in Connecticut which, combined with his liver problems, put him in a coma for several days.

After waking up from his coma, he recovered enough to return to performing at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for the fall 2017 season.

Fox died on Sunday, December 17, 2017, of liver cancer, aged 64.
In the fall of 2016, Fox was diagnosed with hepatitis-C and cirrhosis of the liver and tumors. Then, in the winter of 2016, Fox slipped on black ice at his home in Connecticut which, combined with his liver problems, put him in a coma for several days. 
After waking up from his coma, he recovered enough to return to performing at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for the fall 2017 season.
Fox died on Sunday, December 17, 2017, of liver cancer, aged 64.
Johnny Fox (performer)