Rush Limbaugh, the man whom President Ronald Reagan once called “the number one voice for conservatism in our country,” made his impact on radio for upwards of three decades beforehe diedearly Wednesday morning. He was 70.
“For over 32 years, Rush has cherished you, his loyal audience, and always looked forward to every single show,” Limbaugh’s wife Kathryn announced, during his eponymous radio show. “It is with profound sadness I must share with you directly that our beloved Rush, my wonderful husband, passed away this morning due to complications from lung cancer.”
Rush Limbaugh.MediaPunch/Shutterstock
The controversial radio host ofThe Rush Limbaugh Showbecame an on-air sensation after going national in 1988, and has since had a major influence in shaping conservative ideals.
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Most recently,he falsely and repeatedlysaid on his show the day after the 2021 inauguration that PresidentJoe Bidendid not win the election — this after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol and left five people dead weeks prior. Democrats, Limbaugh falsely said, “know that this is something that’s been arranged rather than legitimately sought and won.”
As hisloyal fans, who call themselves “Dittoheads,” mourn the death of the radio giant, read on to revisit some of Limbaugh’s most controversial quotes.
Rush Limbaugh in 2003.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
source: people.com
