A close source confirmed the news. Speaking to The Herald, the source said:
It is true that our PJ is no more. I will furnish you with details soon of the funeral.
Former workmate at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), Eric Knight confirmed Johns’ death last night. He said:
Johns is no more, he had a stroke last year and he has been in and out of hospital. He has not been himself for sometime.
PJ died in the United Kingdom where he was now based.