Philly Radio Legend Don Cannon Dies

8-24-14
Cannon was known as ?The Dean of Philadelphia Radio,? hosting morning radio in Philadelphia from 1969 until he retired in 2004. The Cannon in the Morning show began on WIBG and was also later heard on WIP, WFIL, WIFI, WSNI, and WOGL. WOGL Music Director Tommy McCarthy tells Philly.com, "Don was the kind of guy who, when he walked into a room, just took it over." Cannon had been ill for a while and had been receiving treatment at the intensive care unit at Lankenau Hospital for the past month. He was 74.

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Nick Cannon Quitting Radio Show

2-18-2012

Cannon says he's leaving his morning show on WXRK-FM in New York due to his recent health issues. The 31 year old was hospitalized in January for mild kidney failure and underwent surgery. He was admitted to the hospital last week for two blood clots in his lung. A statement from Cannon said ?Under doctor?s orders, I have been asked to make my health first and cut back on some of my professional commitments." Cannon has been the AM drive host since January 2010.

Don Bouloukos, SVP/Market Manager of CBS RADIO New York said, "We have nothing but respect and understanding for Nick?s decision to step down from his day to day position as host of morning drive on 92.3 NOW, and fully support him as he takes on a less demanding role with the station in order to address his health. Everyone at the station and all of the CBS RADIO family wish him well, and look forward to his continuing contributions to 92.3 NOW".

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