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John Donald Imus Jr. ( / ˈaɪməs /; July 23, 1940 – December 27, 2019), also known as Imus, was an American radio personality, television show host, recording artist, and author. His radio show Imus in the Morning was aired on various stations and digital platforms nationwide until 2018.
Dec 28, 2019 · Former radio shock jock and media personality Don Imus died Friday morning at 79, his family announced. Imus died at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in College Station, Texas, the family...
Dec 27, 2019 · Disc jockey Don Imus, whose career was made and then undone by his acid tongue during a decades-long rise to radio stardom and an abrupt public plunge after a nationally broadcast racial slur, has died.
- dbauder@ap.org
- National Media And Entertainment Writer
Dec 27, 2019 · Don Imus, the radio personality whose insult humor and savage comedy catapulted him to a long-lasting and controversial career, has died at 79. His three-hour radio program, Imus...
Dec 27, 2019 · Don Imus, who tested the limits of shock radio with his irreverent attacks on celebrities, politicians, racial and ethnic groups, women, gay people and practically anyone whose head stuck up out...
Dec 27, 2019 · Don Imus was a pioneer of the shock-jock format, known for his boundary-pushing humor and his racist and sexist remarks. He hosted Imus in the Morning for nearly five decades, despite losing his contract several times and facing multiple lawsuits.
Dec 28, 2019 · Don Imus, who rose to fame and infamy with his acid tongue and shock jock style, passed away from lung disease in Texas. He was fired by CBS Radio and MSNBC after making a racist remark about a women's college basketball team, but also raised millions for charity.
