Photo composite: (L) Eric Lawson as the landmark "Marlboro Man" billboard above Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles in 1997. (John Chapple/Getty Images). (R) Packs of Marlboro brand cigarettes. (AP ...

For the longest time, the Marlboro Man was synonymous with America’s image of itself — tough, self-sufficient, hardworking. In one of the 20th century’s most famous ad campaigns, which began in the ...

LOS ANGELES -- When it came to portraying the rugged western outdoorsman who helped transform a pack of filtered cigarettes into the world's most popular brand, Marlboro Man Eric Lawson was the real ...

For the longest time, the Marlboro Man was synonymous with America’s image of itself -- tough, self-sufficient, hard-working. In one of the 20th century’s most famous ad campaigns, which began in the ...

Eric Lawson, who portrayed the rugged Marlboro man in cigarette ads during the late 1970s, has died. He was 72. Lawson died Jan. 10 at his home in San Luis Obispo of respiratory failure due to chronic ...

LOS ANGELES — Eric Lawson, who portrayed the rugged Marlboro man in cigarette ads during the late 1970s, has died. He was 72. Lawson died Jan. 10 at his home in San Luis Obispo of respiratory failure ...

Eric Lawson also had bit parts on TV shows including "Baretta," "Charlie's Angels," "Dynasty" and "Baywatch." By The Associated Press Stephen King Is Most Banned Author in U.S. Schools, PEN Report ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Lawson, who portrayed the rugged Marlboro man in cigarette ads during the late 1970s, has died. He was 72. Lawson died Jan. 10 at his home in San Luis Obispo of respiratory ...

Eric Lawson, who portrayed the rugged Marlboro man, died on Jan 10 at his home in San Luis Obispo of respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, his wife, Susan Lawson ...

LOS ANGELES - Eric Lawson, who portrayed the rugged Marlboro man in cigarette ads during the late 1970s, has died. He was 72. Lawson died Jan. 10 at his home in San Luis Obispo of respiratory failure ...