BREAKING: Rush Limbaugh, Influential Media Icon, Dead At 70
Rush Limbaugh passed Wednesday at the age of 70 after his battle with lung cancer, his family announced and Limbaugh learned he had Stage IV lung cancer in January 2020. Days later he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump at the State of the Union address.
Fox News reported, “Limbaugh is considered one of the most influential media figures in American history and has played a consequential role in conservative politics since “The Rush Limbaugh Show” began in 1988. Perched behind his Golden EIB (Excellence in Broadcasting) Microphone, Limbaugh spent over three decades as arguably both the most beloved and polarizing person in American media.”
Limbaugh changed the game with talk radio and politics while helping shape the modern-day Republican Party. Trump said to Limbaugh at the of receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, “He is the greatest fighter and winner you will ever meet,” Trump said at the time. “Rush Limbaugh, thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country … in recognition of all you have done for our nation, I am proud to announce tonight that you will be receiving our country’s highest civilian honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.”
Rush Limbaugh’s wife Kathryn made the announcement on his radio show that he passed away, posted by Daily Caller on Twitter.
BREAKING: Rush Limbaugh's wife Kathryn announces on his radio show that he passed away this morning due to complications from lung cancer
"Rush will forever be the greatest of all time." pic.twitter.com/FSJTfmX8ZO
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 17, 2021
Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany wrote out a long 3 part post to thank Rush for ‘all you have done for this nation’
1/3 Rush Limbaugh had unrelenting boldness to proclaim the truth. Watching his wit, passion, and willingness to hold the media accountable informed my entire career.
Growing up in Plant City, Florida, my dad would always play the Rush Limbaugh program in his pick-up truck…
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) February 17, 2021
3/3 He has built a legacy that will endure for many generations to come and will continue to inform our country.
Thank you, Rush, for all you have done for this nation. The United States of America is better because of you.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) February 17, 2021
Arizona GOP Chairwoman Dr. Kelli Ward shared to twitter, “Rest In Peace, Rush Limbaugh. Legend. Patriot. Conservative. Redeemed.”
Rest In peace, Rush Limbaugh. Legend. Patriot. Conservative. Redeemed. pic.twitter.com/UOPzHl8qPo
— Dr. Kelli Ward 🇺🇸 (@kelliwardaz) February 17, 2021
