Posted on 12/27/2019 2:34:14 PM PST by grey_whiskers
Radio shock jock Don Imus, one of the early pioneers of his genre, died Friday less than two years after retiring, according to a family statement given to NBC New York.
He was 79.
The controversial morning personality’s last day on the radio was on March 29 of last year. He had announced on Jan. 22 that he was retiring, telling fans: “Turn out the lights...the party's over."
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No details yet on plans for a service. However, the family has requested that for memorial donations be made to the Imus Ranch Foundation, which supports charities for children with cancer and other major illnesses.
The Imus Ranch in New Mexico became such an integral part of Imus later life that he moved production of his radio and TV shows. The summer spot for children with cancer — which opened in 1998 to offer young people the “cowboy” experience” — closed in 2014 after Imus broke his ribs in a fall and was unable to breathe at high altitude, according to The Non-Profit Times, which reported on the ranch’s sale.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/don-imus-former-fox-business-host-dies
Imus in the Morning WNBC
RIP/Memory Eternal.
I believe he was diagnosed with prostrate cancer back in 2009, so he knew he was on borrowed time I reckon. That borrowed time turned out to be quite a while. 8>)
Same with Paul Finebaum.
Gee, no mention of the outrage of his epic take-down of the clintons at the correspondents dinner?
On Double You ENNNN Bee Cee...
One of the greats. Also a major philanthropic donor including three Hackensack children’s cancer center.
RIP.
RIP
I remember Imus talking up the witch when she was running for the New York’state US senate seat
Imus said he got in the voting booth and decided he just couldn’t vote for hillary
Good friends with Levon Helm who preceded him to the end. RIP Imus.
Dang. LOL.
You people are terrible.
RIP, Don Imus.
Rest in Peace
Don’t forget First Church of the Gooey Death and Discount House of Worship!
Services will be held at the Church of the Gooey Death and Discount House of Prayer...Rev. Billy Sol Hargis presiding
Music will be provided by Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys with special guest appearance by Blind Mississippi White Boy Pigs Feet Dupree.
I-Man, for many years you helped me start my workday with a smile.
A song the I-Man loved
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hr64MxYpgk
In The Living Years...Mike and the Mechanics
RIP
He’s just taking a nappy...
The reverend, Billy Sol Hargus won’t be officiating at the funeral either. Say Hallelujah, Say Amen. Everyone sing now! “I don’t care if it rains or Freezes.......
Thanks for the memories Iman. One of the only shows I’d ever actually watched MSNBC for over the years. Such a long successful run and McCord and McGuirk were such great sidekicks.
RIP Iman
Like George Michael?
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