Rantz: Rush Limbaugh cancer news shocks radio fans

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Conservative talk show host titan Rush Limbaugh announced this week that he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.

“Ladies and gentleman, this day has been one of the most difficult days in recent memory for me because I’ve known this moment was coming in the program today,” Limbaugh said on his show today, heard weekdays 9am-noon on KTTH. “I’m sure you all know by now, I really don’t like talking about myself and I don’t like making things about me other than in the usual satirical joking way.”

“So I have to tell you something today that I wish I didn’t have to tell you,” Limbaugh continued. “And it’s, it’s a struggle for me because I had to inform my staff earlier today.”

“I have been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer,” Limbaugh said. “Diagnosis confirmed by two medical institutions back on January 20th.”

Through his syndicator, the EIB Network now offers you a form to send Rush your thoughts and prayers. Click here to submit.

During President Donald Trump’s third State of the Union, Limbaugh was honored with the highest civilian honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Limbaugh’s longtime friend and executive producer, Bo Snerdley, asked that you “Pray with us.”

Those of you who are listening to the Rush Limbaugh show now. Pray with us. Thank you. God Bless you Rush Limbaugh. Love you so much Rush.

— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) February 3, 2020

The Rush Limbaugh cancer diagnosis shocked his millions of loyal listeners and fans far and wide. There has been an outpouring of support on Twitter.

Shocking #RushLimbaugh news. He is an absolute titan in talk radio and we're keeping him in our prayers.

— (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) February 3, 2020

Dear God. Rush Limbaugh has advanced lung cancer. I am in tears.

If ANYONE can beat it, that man can!

— Todd Ξ Herman (@toddeherman) February 3, 2020

This is such sad news. I, like so many others, absolutely adore Rush Limbaugh. I have listened to him since I was a little girl, riding around w my father when he’d take me to work w him. Praying for Rush and his family. https://t.co/TL9gWuilZa

— Amanda (@AmandaPresto) February 3, 2020

Limbaugh has hosted his nationally syndicated show for 31 years, recently signing a contract extension.

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