Iconic radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has died. The 70-year-old had been battling lung cancer and revealed in 2020 that it was terminal. His wife, Kathryn, confirmed his death at the beginning of Limbaugh’s radio show. He had been absent from the show for almost two weeks reported USA Today.
Alabama politicians are responding to Limbaugh’s death.
Governor Kay Ivey posted on Twitter, stating, “Very saddened to hear legendary talk show radio host Rush Limbaugh has succumbed to his battle with lung cancer. His profound decades long career as a national voice for conservatives will be sincerely missed on the airwaves.”
Very saddened to hear legendary talk show radio host Rush Limbaugh has succumbed to his battle with lung cancer. His profound decades long career as a national voice for conservatives will be sincerely missed on the airwaves. #alpolitics #megadittos https://t.co/xDkCdN9g7T
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) February 17, 2021
Jeff Sessions released a statement about Limbaugh, stating, “Mary and I are terribly saddened by the loss of the Great Rush Limbaugh. He has truly been a magnificent voice for America. Over the last four decades he has been one of this country’s most valuable citizens. He loved America, understood America, and told her glorious story to millions of Americans every day. He demolished left wing extremism with logic, facts, truth and wonderful humor. His importance to the health of this nation and her people cannot be overstated. His fans are legion. His trusted voice and analysis of the challenges we face, as a nation and as individuals, is no more. We will surely grieve for this great loss, give thanks for his contributions and renew our determination to preserve, defend and extend the greatness that is America.”
Robert Aderholt, Rep for Alabama’s 4th congressional district stated on Twitter, “I’m very sad to hear of the news of Rush Limbaugh’s passing. For more than three decades Rush has been a voice for conservatism. When he began his nationally syndicated program, he singlehandedly changed the political landscape of America.”
I’m very sad to hear of the news of Rush Limbaugh’s passing. For more than three decades Rush has been a voice for conservatism. When he began his nationally syndicated program, he singlehandedly changed the political landscape of America.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) February 17, 2021
Rep. Barry Moore stated, “I’m terribly saddened to hear about Rush Limbaugh’s passing. Rush was a radio legend who educated generations of Americans and was a champion of conservative values. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”
I’m terribly saddened to hear about Rush Limbaugh’s passing. Rush was a radio legend who educated generations of Americans and was a champion of conservative values. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) February 17, 2021
Third Congressional District Rep. Mike Rogers commented, “Rest in peace. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30.”
Rest In Peace.
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) February 17, 2021
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 https://t.co/6ccuZzqYdK
