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Broadcaster Maria Garcia Dies at 52

Radio pro Maria Garcia passed away on July 12 at age 52. During her career, she served with WINZ, WIOD,im and WHQT in Miami; WCBS-AM, New York; WINS, New York; and WBLI, WALK, and WKJY on Long Island. She was a two-time Gracie Award winner and was a recipient of other honors and awards. Her greatest joy was her son Ethan, who she shared with her former husband Andrew Kalb. Garcia loved her animals and fostered many kittens through the years as well. Those wishing to do something in her name, might consider a donation to the North Shore Animal League.

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Bob & Tom Show’s Ron Sexton Dies at 52

Comic Ron Sexton, a longtime cast member of “The Bob & Tom Show,” died at 52 on Friday (7/21) in Ohio while on tour with his stand-up show. Tom Griswold states, “We are sad to confirm that Ron Sexton, longtime member of the ensemble cast of ‘The Bob & Tom Show,’ died Friday while on tour with his stand-up comedy show. Ronim was known by millions of listeners of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’ for the indelible comedic characters he played on-air, including Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac, and Floyd the Trucker, as well as his spot-on celebrity impersonations. Ron was a much-loved colleague and friend, and we will miss him greatly. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He made many, many people happy during his more than 20 years with ‘The Bob & Tom Show,’ and we will remember him with love and gratitude.”