Don Imus Death
Don passed away on December 27, 2019 at the age of 79 in College Station, Texas, USA.
When did Don Imus die?
December 27, 2019How old was Don Imus when died?
79Where did Don Imus die? What was the location of death?
College Station, Texas, USA
Don Imus Birthday and Date of Death
Don Imus was born on July 31, 1940 and died on December 27, 2019. Don was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 31, 1940
Date of Death: December 27, 2019
Age at Death: 79
Don Imus - Biography
John Donald "Don" Imus, Jr. (born July 23, 1940) is an American radio host, humorist, landscape photographer, philanthropist and writer. His nationally syndicated talk show, Imus in the Morning, is broadcast throughout the United States by Cumulus Media Networks.
In 1979, Imus returned to WNBC and stayed at the station until 1988 when the show moved to WFAN. Imus gained widespread popularity when the show entered national syndication in 1993. He was labelled a shock jock radio host throughout his later career and his programs have been popular and controversial. After nearly 50 years on the air, Imus retired from broadcasting in March 2018.
During his early years broadcasting in New York City, Imus battled with alcoholism. In 1983, he was persuaded by Michael Lynne, then his lawyer, to attend Alcoholics Anonymous. Imus attended meetings and ceased to drink in public, but continued to in private. On July 17, 1987, after a nine-day vodka binge, he attended rehabilitation at a Hanley-Hazelden treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida for six weeks and has remianed sober. By 1991, Imus had adopted a vegetarian diet.
In 2000, Imus suffered serious injuries after a fall from a horse at his ranch and broadcast several shows from a hospital. The injuries resulted in chronic breathing problems, especially at higher altitudes, he has complained on his program.
In March 2009, Imus was diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer. Imus was hospitalized at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in College Station, Texas, on December 24, 2019.
