Radio personality "Kidd" Kraddick dies during New Orleans charity event

[TexasTowelie]

David “Kidd” Kraddick, the popular Irving-based radio personality, has died in New Orleans while attending a charity event, according to a statement from his nationally syndicated show. He was 53.

“Kidd passed away today in New Orleans at a golf tournament organized to raise money for his beloved Kidd’s Kids charity,” it said.

“He died doing what he loved, and his final day was spent selflessly focused on those special children that meant the world to him,” the statement went on.

“All of us with YEA Networks and the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning crew are heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend and leader. Kidd devoted his life to making people smile every morning, and for 21 years his foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to thousands of chronically and terminally ill children.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/07/27/5034841/kraddick-dies-during-new-orleans.html#storylink=cpy

[font color=green]The unofficial cause of death is an aneurysm. Condolences to his family and friends.

[Bluenorthwest]

1. That sucks in so many ways.

I join you in condolences to his people, I don't know the guy at all but this is too close to home to not comment on.

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2. Very Sad

[TxDemChem]

3. My husband told me about this this morning

I'm still shocked. My condolences to his family.

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4. What great man

Sad to hear of our loss