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Welcome to today's edition of the Rush Limbaugh Show podcast.

Hello, everyone.

I know that I am most certainly not the Limbaugh that you tuned in to listen to today.

I, like you, very much wish Rush was behind this golden microphone right now,

welcoming you to another exceptional three hours of broadcasting. For over 32 years, Rush has

cherished you, his loyal audience, and always look forward to every single show.

It is with profound sadness I must share with you directly that our beloved Rush, my wonderful husband,

passed away this morning due to complications from lung cancer.

As so many of you know, losing a loved one is terribly difficult, even more so when that loved one is larger than life.

Rush will forever be the greatest of all time.

Rush was an extraordinary man, a gentle giant, brilliant, quick-witted, genuinely kind, extremely generous, passionate, courageous, and the hardest

working person I know. Despite being one of the most recognized, powerful people in the world,

Rush never let the success change his core or beliefs.

He was polite and respectful to everyone he met.

Even most recently, when he was not feeling well in the hospital,

he was so appreciative to every single doctor and nurse and custodian and first responder.

He never wanted to put anyone out and always thank them profusely for their help.

From today on, there will be a tremendous void in our lives and, of course, on the radio.

Rush loved our miraculous country beyond measure, an unwavering patriot.

He loved our United States military, our flag, our Constitution, our founding fathers.

He proudly fought and defended conservative values in a way that no one else can.

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