Radio personality Don Imus, the host of Imus in the Morning for nearly 50 years, died on Friday evening (Saturday in the Philippines). He was 79 years old.
CBS News confirmed in a Twitter post about the passing of radio personality Don Imus. His cause of death has not been revealed as of this writing.
Don Imus, a legendary radio personality who sparked a series of controversies over his five decades on the air in New York, has died at age 79, @CBSNewsRadio has learned.
— Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) December 27, 2019
A family representative said that Don Imus died at College Station in Texas after being hospitalized on Christmas eve.
Mike Francesa, a longtime New York sports radio host and WFAN colleague, shared his thoughts on Imus’ passing through his tweet. He said that he was shocked when he knew about the passing of his friend. He added that Imus “will long be remembered” as a radio personality.
Shocking news on the passing of my friend, Don Imus. He will long be remembered as one of the true giants in the history of radio. My thoughts and prayers to Deirdre and Wyatt. God speed.
— Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) December 27, 2019
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