The nationally syndicated morning show host died of a brain aneurysm during a golf tournament for his charity. Kraddick was in New Orleans at the tournament to raise money for his Kidd?s Kids charity. Clear Channel SVPO Kelly Kibler Owens said in a statement, "All of us at KISS-FM, Clear Channel Dallas, YEA Networks, and the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning crew are heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend and leader. Kidd devoted his life to making people smile every morning, and for 21 years his foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to thousands of chronically and terminally ill children." Kraddick won a Marconi in 2006 for Personality of the Year. Listeners are commenting on the Dallas Radio Discussion Board.
We've been told the funeral will be private, for family only.
Read the comments on the Kidd Kraddick Facebook page from fans.
Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads said, "Dave 'Kidd' Kraddick was a dear friend. We became friends in Salt Lake when I gave him his first morning show. He had been doing nights and I thought his nighttime teen sound would work well on mornings. His ratings soared. When he went to Dallas he told me his goal was to beat longtime Dallas legend Ron Chapman who had the top morning show in Dallas at the time, which he did. Dave was the most driven, most hard working, most creative air personality I ever worked with. "
Here is the full statement sent out by KISS-FM in Dallas. "It is with a very heavy heart that I am sending you this e-mail. It has been confirmed that Kidd Kraddick passed away today in New Orleans at a golf tournament organized to raise money for his beloved Kidd?s Kids charity. He died doing what he loved, and his final day was spent selflessly focused on those special children that meant the world to him.
"All of us at KISS-FM, ClearChannel Dallas, YEA Networks, and the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning crew are heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend and leader. Kidd devoted his life to making people smile every morning, and for 21 years his foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to thousands of chronically and terminally ill children.
"We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and his colleagues. At the appropriate time, we will release more information about the cause of death."
The news of Kraddick's death was greeted with disbelief by friends. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted, "You were an amazing man and a friend. You are already missed."
"Oh Man, I just heard Kidd Kraddick died! He's my childhood dj. What a sad day. His poor family. He was always nice 2 me from the beginning," tweeted singer Kelly Clarkson.
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