Actor Who Once Played Marlboro Man Dies From Lung DiseaseActor Who Once Played Marlboro Man Dies From Lung DiseaseEric Lawson, who played the Marlboro Man in print ads from 1978-1981, died January 10 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – or lung disease -- a smoking-related condition. He was 72.Drew WeisholtzDrew Weisholtz