Rush Limbaugh

1951–2021 (age 70)

radio host

Biography

Rush Limbaugh's nationally syndicated program, "The Rush Limbaugh Show," became a beacon for listeners across the country for more than three decades, making him one of the most recognizable voices in American radio. He overcame personal challenges, including a speech impediment, to build a platform that combined satire, commentary, and a distinctive personality that kept audiences tuned in for hours each day.

He used his reach to champion causes he believed in and to encourage emerging broadcasters, creating opportunities for new talent and raising awareness around causes that mattered to his listeners. His influence on talk radio endures in the generations of hosts who followed in his footsteps.

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