Rush Limbaugh, who paved way for Christian talk radio, dies after battle with cancer
Following his passing on Wednesday at the age of 70, Christian leaders and former presidents shared their thoughts on the life and career of legendary conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who is credited with paving the way for alternative media voices.
Limbaugh hosted “The Rush Limbaugh Show,” a nationally syndicated radio show, for more than 30 years and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address last year.
“My heartfelt condolences and prayer for the family of Rush Limbaugh, who passed away today after a battle with lung cancer,” tweeted Rev. Franklin Graham, a prominent evangelical leader and son of the late legendary evangelist Billy Graham. “He was a conservative voice of reason for so many years and will be greatly missed.”...