NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Legendary radio personality Don Imus, who hosted the radio show “Imus in the Morning” for nearly 50 years, has died. He was 79.
A representative for the cowboy hat-wearing host confirmed Imus passed away Friday morning at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in College Station, Texas.
Imus had been hospitalized on Christmas Eve but a representative would not reveal the cause of death.
WFAN's Mike Francesa reacted to the news on Twitter writing, "Shocking news on the passing of my friend, Don Imus. He will long be remembered as one of the true giants in the history of radio. My thoughts and prayers to Deirdre and Wyatt. God speed."