Deaths of DJs, Talk Show Hosts, Presenters, and Radio Personalities
This area contains archived news stories covering the deaths of famous and high-profile DJs, talk show hosts, presenters, and radio personalities.
Former Hot 97 Radio Personality DJ Megatron Found Dead
Former Hot 97/New York radio personality, DJ Megatron, was found dead Sunday morning (03/27/11) in the Clifton area of Staten Island, New York. He was found shot in the chest, not far from where he lived. Read more.
Radio Iconoclast Scott Muni Dead
Famed Disc Jockey, Scott Muni, has died. During the height of his popularity, Muni was probably one of the most influential radio personalities in New York City. Read more.
Johnny Carson Dead; Began Career as Radio Announcer and DJ
Johnny Carson has died. Carson, the most famous host of "The Tonight Show" on television, actually began his career as a disc-jockey. Read more.
Boston Radio Host David Brudnoy Succumbs to Cancer
Boston radio listeners have lost one of the city's most listened to respected talk show hosts, David Brudnoy. Read more
Longtime BBC Radio 2 Presenter John Dunn Has Died
Longtime BBC Radio 2 presenter, John Dunn, has died at age 70. Dunn was with the network for over 30 years. Read more.
Bill Randle Dead: Legendary Cleveland DJ, Teacher
In the 1950s, Time Magazine said Bill Randle was the top DJ in America. He was also a professor who taught Radio and that's how I'd like to remember him. Read more.
The List of Murdered Deejays, Hosts, and Radio Personalities
Being on the Radio, whether as a music DJ or a controversial talk-show host, exposes you to many thousands or even millions of people each day. Every once-in-a-while, one of them decides they just hate you - for whatever reason - and takes matters into their own hands. Here's a list of just some violent acts against people with a Radio connection.