Paul Harvey Death
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- Date: Mar 1,2009
Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks. Paul Harvey broadcast News and Comment on weekday mornings and mid-days, and at noon on Saturdays, as well as his famous The Rest of the Story segments. His listening audience was estimated at 22 million people a week. Paul Harvey liked to say he was raised in radio newsrooms.
Paul Harvey died on February 28, 2009, at the age of 90 after being taken to a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He died while surrounded by family and friends. His son, Paul Harvey Jr., said “millions have lost a friend” in response to his father’s passing. The cause was not immediately known.
Former President George W. Bush was quick to comment on the passing of Paul Harvey: “Laura and I are saddened by the death of Paul Harvey. Paul was a friendly and familiar voice in the lives of millions of Americans. His commentary entertained, enlightened, and informed. Laura and I are pleased to have known this fine man, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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