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Trump champion and controversial US talk radio host Rush Limbaugh dies

Trump champion and controversial US talk radio host Rush Limbaugh dies — US talk radio personality Rush Limbaugh (AP/Jeff Roberson, File)

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021 - 20:24

Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Rush Limbaugh, the controversial US talk radio host and ally of former president Donald Trump, has died aged 70.

Limbaugh said a year ago that he had lung cancer. His death was announced on his radio show by his wife, Kathryn.

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