Imus was a controversial radio host who spoke his mind
Legendary radio broadcaster Don Imus has died at the age of 79. The controversial radio personality passed away Friday morning (Dec 27th) at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in College Station, Texas after being hospitalized on Christmas Eve. His publicist did not reveal the cause of death as of press time.
Imus became famous as a “shock jock” for his insult humor and savage comedy. He hosted a three hour morning radio show, Imus in the Morning, from 1971 to 2018. He was known for his outspokenness who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind in a world of political correctness. CBS Radio and MSNB dropped his show in 2007 following derogatory and racist remarks about the Rutger’s women’s basketball team. In 2009, he signed a multi-year deal with Fox Business Network to simulcast his radio show on the network.
Many celebs have shared their thoughts on Imus’ passing.
(1/2) I’m heartbroken. I knew the REAL Don Imus. Imus adored his wife and son and his adopted son and had a heart of gold. The work he did for children with cancer will live on forever. Every email he ever sent me made me laugh… https://t.co/3xSOaDmwXQ
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) December 27, 2019
(2/2) …Always Smart, witty, irreverent, and iconoclastic. God speed Don Imus as you move to the great rodeo in the sky. https://t.co/3xSOaDmwXQ
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) December 27, 2019
In his heyday Imus was the best interviewer—an epic talent. Many great on-air memories in his Astoria studios, and (sorry, haters) responsible for my 17-year radio career. “Don Imus, Legendary 'Imus in the Morning' Host, Dies at 79 https://t.co/H0YPhRrxtp
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) December 27, 2019
In public he was an irascible growler "who led pranks and parodies that could be tasteless, obscene and sometimes racist, sexist or homophobic." In private he raised millions for wounded vets and kids with cancer. NYT's obit captures all of Imus https://t.co/PjMtcWsAsx
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 27, 2019
RIP dear friend Don #imus a great talent, who scorched the airwaves w smart, irreverent funny entertaining envelope-pushing comedic commentary. Proud to say he was my 1st announcer on my first national show #GoodNightAmerica. Regrets to Deirdre & deep thx for all you did together
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) December 27, 2019
Sad to hear news of Don Imus death. Was on his show many times. You never knew what mood he would be in but he truly cared about ppl evidences by his unselfish philanthropy for kids with cancer. One of a kind!
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) December 28, 2019
