He was divisive to the very end, but it did little to diminish his importance as the dominant force of talk radio, one of the most influential voices in Republican politics and an architect of the modern right-wing.
Such was the nature of Limbaugh, who died of lung cancer Wednesday at the age of 70: Prized by adherents as the voice of conservatism, pilloried by critics as the worst of American politics’ extreme right wing. To those who hated him, the names he conjured were often unfit for print. Rush Limbaugh called himself a truth detector, doctor of democracy, lover of mankind, all-around good guy and harmless fuzz ball, titles his legions of followers embraced as he boomed from their radios in a daily ritual. Gaetz calls McCarthy ‘unhinged,’ accuses him of misogynyĭemocrats keep winning special elections in battleground statesĪn out-of-control GOP is the party of nonstop national crisisĭeSantis plummets in New Hampshire in new CNN pollīoebert breaks it off with ‘Beetlejuice’ date after headlines over her. Senate advances joint chiefs chair nomination over Tuberville hold Trump vows expanded travel ban if reelected Schumer tees up votes on top military nominations in face of Tuberville blockade Trump blasts ‘nasty’ Megyn Kelly after interviewīiden lead over Trump evaporates in new poll showing dead heatĭemocrat raises Gaetz case to counter GOP ‘weaponization’ claims GOP senators alarmed by chaos over House spending bills This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. “And those people who listen to him every day, it was like a religious experience for a lot of people.” TagsĬopyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. The former president broke his media silence on Wednesday, calling in to Fox New’s “Outnumbered” to reflect on his relationship with the host.
Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Trump last year following the news of his cancer diagnosis. “While he was brash, at times controversial, and always opinionated, he spoke his mind as a voice for millions of Americans and approached each day with gusto,” the statement said. Over the years, the radio host made headlines for some of his controversial comments on race, gender and other political issues. Limbaugh’s time on the radio spanned three decades, and he was first syndicated in 1988. “As he battled hearing loss and cancer late in life, he was sustained by the support of friends and family, his love of sports and rock and roll, and his belief in God and country,” Bush said. Limbaugh died due to complications with stage 4 lung cancer, a diagnosis he has had for more than a year. Limbaugh’s death was announced Wednesday by his wife, Kathryn Limbaugh, on Limbaugh’s radio show to millions of listeners. “Rush Limbaugh was an indomitable spirit with a big heart, and he will be missed.”įormer President George W Bush on Limbaugh death: /xRPQXJEXOw “Laura and I are sorry to learn that Rush Limbaugh has passed away,” the statement read. Bush released a statement Wednesday mourning the death of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh.
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