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Radio broadcaster Don Imus has died
NBC News ^ | Dec 27, 2019 | David K. Li

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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KEYWORDS: celebritydeath; chat; donimus; donimusobit; imus; radio; rip; shockjock; talkradio
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To: grey_whiskers
On and off over the years I lived in the NYC area and listened to Imus. He was great but declined over the years as do we all.

Don Imus RIP


41 posted on 12/27/2019 3:07:26 PM PST by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: grey_whiskers

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


42 posted on 12/27/2019 3:10:10 PM PST by McGruff (Does no one is above the law apply to Democrats?)
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To: grey_whiskers

Imus in the Morning WNBC


43 posted on 12/27/2019 3:11:12 PM PST by JohnLongIsland
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To: grey_whiskers

RIP/Memory Eternal.


44 posted on 12/27/2019 3:11:46 PM PST by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: Alberta's Child

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>)


45 posted on 12/27/2019 3:11:49 PM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: llevrok
I just didn't get Imus. Howard Stern was crude but funny, and I was more into that kind of shock jock talk back in the 1990's, but every time I listened to Imus I wasn't impressed.

Same with Paul Finebaum.

46 posted on 12/27/2019 3:13:06 PM PST by MuttTheHoople
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Gee, no mention of the outrage of his epic take-down of the clintons at the correspondents dinner?


47 posted on 12/27/2019 3:14:31 PM PST by parcel_of_rogues
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To: Impala64ssa
I heard both of these clip lives, and damn near drove off the road both times. LMAO.

'John Boehner' on Imus in the Morning #1

'John Boehner' on Imus in the Morning #2

48 posted on 12/27/2019 3:15:38 PM PST by Alberta's Child (In the time of chimpanzees I was a monkey.)
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To: tflabo

On Double You ENNNN Bee Cee...

One of the greats. Also a major philanthropic donor including three Hackensack children’s cancer center.

RIP.


49 posted on 12/27/2019 3:16:12 PM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: grey_whiskers

RIP


50 posted on 12/27/2019 3:16:29 PM PST by EdnaMode
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To: grey_whiskers

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


51 posted on 12/27/2019 3:19:33 PM PST by South Dakota
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To: grey_whiskers

Good friends with Levon Helm who preceded him to the end. RIP Imus.


52 posted on 12/27/2019 3:20:24 PM PST by VTenigma (The Democrat party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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To: grey_whiskers; dfwgator

Dang. LOL.

You people are terrible.

RIP, Don Imus.


53 posted on 12/27/2019 3:20:32 PM PST by Ezekiel (The pun is mightier than the s-word. Goy to the World!)
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To: grey_whiskers

Rest in Peace


54 posted on 12/27/2019 3:23:57 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB0ndRzaz2o)
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To: grey_whiskers

Don’t forget First Church of the Gooey Death and Discount House of Worship!


55 posted on 12/27/2019 3:28:05 PM PST by 6ppc (It's torch and pitchfork time)
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To: grey_whiskers

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


56 posted on 12/27/2019 3:28:56 PM PST by Roccus (When you talk to a politician...ANY politician...always say, "Remember Ceausescu")
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To: grey_whiskers

He’s just taking a nappy...


57 posted on 12/27/2019 3:30:33 PM PST by MortMan (Americans are a people increasingly separated by our connectivity.)
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To: grey_whiskers

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.......


58 posted on 12/27/2019 3:31:11 PM PST by Bringbackthedraft ( #ReasonableDemocratsforTrump. Where are you?)
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To: grey_whiskers

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


59 posted on 12/27/2019 3:32:49 PM PST by LeoTDB69
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To: SamAdams76

Like George Michael?


60 posted on 12/27/2019 3:33:09 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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