Posted on 04/13/2018 11:03:19 PM PDT by Revel
Radio host Art Bell – known for his conspiracy theories and interest in paranormal activity and UFOs – is dead, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Department in Nevada. “Community Announcement — Long time resident, and radio show host, Art Bell died today at 72 years old in his home in Pahrump Nevada,” the Sheriff’s Department has announced on Facebook.
Few other details were provided. Sharon Wehrly, Nye County Sheriff, said that Bell passed away on April 13, 2018, adding that he was “best known for his conspiracy theories.” How did Bell die? That’s unknown, at least for now. He is scheduled for an autopsy later this week to determine the cause of death and was 72-years-old, the sheriff said in a videotaped press announcement. Here’s the short video press conference held by the sheriff:
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Probably the most dramatic “Call ins” that Art Bell ever had. I remember hearing it live. Well done!
Area 51 pilot phones Art Bell-REAL original broadcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ASP3aKVj4
Another famous one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee3bld4lTG0
I didn’t listen to him much but he was very entertaining.
He made his show special. Replacements never measured up. Sorry to hear of his apparently sudden demise. If of natural causes, I agree that decades of chain-smoking likely had something to do with it.
Bell’s bottom line was that his show was a friendly forum for both mainstream and sincerely held alternative views, but that he did not believe everything that his guests described. Perceptive listeners could usually tell when Bell did not sign on to what the guest was peddling.
I thought he had moved to the Philippines. RIP to a very interesting man.
#4. “Look to the skies” for an answer.
Probably the best radio voice ever. Even if he was a bit of a crack pot.
Friday the 13th. Somehow that was appropriate.
Say hello to Long John.
RIP.
Damn...
Rest in peace, Art. You were the best.
Doctor recently told me that smoking is very much associated with risk of sudden death. (I don’t smoke). Art Bell had a great voice and persona. Scared me one night he took a call from an old lady who described an encounter with a sasquatch when she was a little girl.
He has journeyed via inter-dimensional travel and is looking for ghosts and angels.
I’m not saying it was aliens, but...
Long John was the original and the best. When he followed Bob Grant late night in NYC it was radio heaven. Art Bell was of a similar character.
No words. So sad.
Wow. Sad to hear that. An Icon. With some crazy guests but still interesting enough to keep folks awake on a midnight drive.
Friday the 13th seems somehow appropriate, tho. RIP Art Bell.
“And I never knew...That your baby was a hybrid!
And I think I’ve just seen a ghost...because I’m listening from Coast to Coast!”
“Rest in peace, Art. You were the best”
Yes he was. And so much better than the current two faced one..
Bummer. He was fun to listen to.
NY radio heaven also included Jean Shepherd.
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