Amber Sutton | asutton@al.com By Amber Sutton | asutton@al.com
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on June 12, 2014 at 8:42 AM, updated June 12, 2014
AUBURN, Alabama -- Auburn University superfan Johnny Richmond, known to many as Mr. Penny, passed away on Wednesday night at his home, according to the Opelika Auburn News.
Richmond, a custodian and crossing guard at Dean Road Elementary, was beloved in the Auburn community and known for celebrating Tigers touchdowns by doing pushup in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The cause of death has not been released, but Richmond's wife, Lula, said his health had been declining for months. In 2012, Richmond suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He later said he survived the incident thanks to God and was grateful to be alive, reports WSFA.