Did you know that Rush Limbaugh, the conservative radio host, was born on January 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to parents Rush Hudson Limbaugh II and Mildred Carolyn (née Armstrong) Limbaugh? He and his younger brother David were born into the prominent political Limbaugh family; his father was a lawyer and a United States fighter pilot who served in the China Burma India Theater of World War II. His mother was from Searcy, Arkansas.

Limbaugh's grandfather, Rush Limbaugh Sr., was a Missouri prosecutor, judge, special commissioner, member of the Missouri House of Representatives in the 1930s, and longtime president of the Missouri Historical Society. The family includes many lawyers, including his grandfather, father, and brother; his uncle, Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr., was a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. His cousin, Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr., is a judge in the same court, appointed by George W. Bush.

At age 16, Limbaugh worked his first radio job at KGMO, a local radio station, using the airname Rusty Sharpe. Limbaugh later cited Chicago DJ Larry Lujack as a major influence on him. In deference to his parents' desire that he attend college, he enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University but dropped out after two semesters. According to his mother, "he

flunked everything [...] he just didn't seem interested in anything except radio."

In February 1971, after dropping out of college, the 20-year-old Limbaugh accepted an offer to DJ at WIXZ, a Top 40 station in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He adopted the airname "Bachelor Jeff" Christie and worked afternoons before moving to morning drive. The station's general manager compared Limbaugh's style at this time to "early Imus". In 1973, after eighteen months at WIXZ, Limbaugh was fired from the station due to "personality conflict" with the program director.

In late 1974, Limbaugh was dismissed from KQV in Pittsburgh after new management put pressure on the program director to fire him. After rejecting his only offer at the time, a position in Neenah, Wisconsin, Limbaugh returned to living with his parents in Cape Girardeau. During this time, he became a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In 1975, Limbaugh began an afternoon show at the Top 40 station KUDL in Kansas City, Missouri. He soon became the host of a public affairs talk program that aired on weekend mornings, which allowed him to develop his style and present more controversial ideas. In 1977, he was let go from the station but remained in Kansas City to start an evening show at KFIX. The stint was short-lived, however, and disagreements with management led to his dismissal weeks later.

In November 1983, Limbaugh returned to radio at KMBZ (AM) in Kansas City for a year. He decided to drop his on-air moniker and broadcast under his real name. He was fired from the station, but weeks later he landed a spot on KFBK in Sacramento, California, replacing Morton Downey Jr. The show launched on October 14, 1984. The FCC's repeal of the fairness doctrine on August 5, 1987, meant stations could broadcast editorial commentary without having to present opposing views. Daniel Henninger wrote in a Wall Street Journal editorial, "Ronald Reagan tore down this wall [the fairness doctrine] in 1987... and Rush Limbaugh was the first man to proclaim himself liberated from the East Germany of liberal media domination."

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The Man Behind the Controversy Larry Flynt died when he was 78

 

Larry Flynt was a controversial publisher who came into prominence in the early 1970s when he created the pornographic magazine, Hustler. Flynt’s publication was known for its explicit content, and it quickly became a target of authorities who sought to regulate pornography. Despite facing numerous legal challenges, Flynt refused to back down, becoming a First Amendment cult hero in the process.

In 1981, Flynt's case was reviewed by the US Supreme Court, which ruled in his favor, stating that the First Amendment protected even offensive speech. Flynt’s commitment to free speech and expression made him a polarizing figure, with some hailing him as a champion of civil liberties and others denouncing him as a purveyor of obscenity.

Flynt’s life was not without controversy. In 1978, while walking out of a Georgia courtroom fighting an obscenity charge, he and his lawyer were shot by a gunman. The attack left Flynt with permanent spinal cord damage, requiring him to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life. The shooter, white supremacist Joseph Paul Franklin, claimed to have targeted Flynt because of Hustler’s depiction of interracial couples.

Despite his physical limitations, Flynt continued to be an active figure in the world of

publishing and politics. He ran for public office several times, including a bid for the presidency in 1984. He also used his platform to advocate for progressive causes, including LGBTQ rights, drug law reform, and prison reform.

In 1996, Flynt's life was the subject of a biographical film, "The People vs. Larry Flynt," directed by Milos Forman and starring Woody Harrelson in the lead role. The film chronicled Flynt’s legal battles and his rise to prominence as a First Amendment advocate. It was a critical success, receiving several Academy Award nominations and winning two, including Best Director for Forman.

On February 10, 2021, Larry Flynt passed away due to heart failure at the age of 78. While his

legacy is certainly a controversial one, there is no denying the impact that Flynt had on the world of publishing and free speech. His commitment to defending the First Amendment and his willingness to stand up to authority in the face of legal challenges have made him a symbol of civil liberties for many.

In conclusion, Larry Flynt was a complex figure who made an indelible mark on the world of publishing and free speech. While his life was not without controversy, his commitment to defending the First Amendment and advocating for progressive causes has left a lasting legacy. The People vs. Larry Flynt, the biographical film based on his life, cemented his place in popular culture and served as a reminder of the importance of free speech and expression.

Colin Powell: A Legacy of Leadership, Service, and Wealth died he was 84

Colin Powell was a distinguished American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army who passed away in October 2021. He was known for his exceptional leadership skills, dedication to public service, and extraordinary wealth. Here are some fascinating facts about his life and legacy.

Powell served as the United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush, becoming the first African-American to hold this position. Prior to this, he also served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking military officer in the United States Armed Forces.

Despite his illustrious career in the military and politics, Powell earned a fortune after retiring

from the military in the early 1990s. He initially started earning through speaking engagements and went on to become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country.

In 2000, Powell earned an impressive $7 million from 109 speaking engagements, charging around $64,000 per speech on average. He received a $6 million advance for his 1995 autobiography "My American Journey," which became a best-seller.

At the time of his death, Powell's net worth was estimated to be $60 million, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

In addition to his wealth, Powell was known for his courage and resilience. He received the Soldier's Medal for bravery after surviving a helicopter crash in 1972 while serving in Vietnam. Powell rescued three others from the wreckage, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers and his country.

Powell's leadership and service to the nation were not without controversy. He was a prominent figure in the lead-up to the Iraq War in 2003, advocating for military action against Saddam Hussein's regime. Later, he expressed regret for his role in making the case for the war and called it a "blot" on his record.

Powell's death in 2021 from Covid complications was a shock to many. Despite being fully vaccinated, Powell had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease and had recently been treated for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Powell's legacy as a leader, soldier, and entrepreneur will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations to come. He was a trailblazer who broke down barriers and paved the way for future generations of African-American leaders. His dedication to public service, resilience in the face of adversity, and remarkable success in the private sector will forever be remembered as a testament to the American dream.

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Annie Wersching was a talented actress who captivated audiences with her performances on both the big and small screens. Her passing was on January 29, 2023, at the young age of 45,

Annie Wersching was a talented actress who captivated audiences with her performances on both the big and small screens. Her passing on January 29, 2023, at the young age of 45, left many of her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry deeply saddened.

                  (March 28, 1977 – January 29, 2023) 

Wersching's career spanned over two decades, and during that time, she made a lasting impact on the industry with her captivating performances. She was born on March 28, 1977, in St. Louis, Missouri, and from an early age, she showed a love for the arts. She competed in Irish dance and was part of the St. Louis Celtic Stepdancers group. Later, she pursued a degree in musical theatre from Millikin University and graduated in 1999.

Wersching began her acting career with a guest appearance on the show Star Trek: Enterprise

and went on to guest star in several popular television shows, including Angel, Charmed, Cold Case, Killer Instinct, and Supernatural. However, her breakout role came when she played FBI Special Agent Renee Walker in the seventh and eighth seasons of 24. Her portrayal of the tough and determined agent earned her critical acclaim and widespread recognition.

After 24, Wersching continued to work in television, guest-starring in popular shows such as CSI, NCIS, Rizzoli & Isles, Hawaii Five-0, Body of Proof, Dallas, Revolution, Castle, Blue Bloods, The Vampire Diaries, and Touch. In 2014, she became a series regular for the first season of the Amazon Prime crime show Bosch, where she played Julia Brasher, a young and ambitious homicide detective.

Wersching's talents were not limited to the small screen. She also lent her voice and performance-capture skills to the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us, where she played the character Tess. Her work in the game was widely praised, and her performance helped make the game a massive success.

Wersching's dedication to her craft was apparent in every role she played, and her work ethic was admired by her colleagues in the industry. She was a beloved member of the entertainment community, and her passing has left a void that will be hard to fill.

Aside from her work, Wersching was also a devoted wife and mother. She married actor and comedian Stephen Full in 2009, and they had three sons together. Despite her private battle with cancer, she continued to act, showing her unwavering determination to pursue her passion.

In her career, Wersching touched the lives of many, and her work will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come. Her talent, hard work, and dedication to her craft will always be remembered, and her legacy will live on through the countless performances she gave throughout her career. Annie Wersching will be deeply missed by her fans, friends, and colleagues, and her contributions to the entertainment industry will never be forgotten.

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Rush Limbaugh was an American radio personality, conservative political commentator, author, and television show host who passed away he was 70

 Rush Limbaugh was an American radio personality, conservative political commentator, author, and television show host who passed away on February 17, 2021. He was best known as the host of The Rush Limbaugh Show, which was nationally syndicated on AM and FM radio stations. Limbaugh became one of the premier conservative voices in the United States during the 1990s, and his show became the most listened-to radio show in the United States, attracting 15.5 million listeners. He wrote seven books, two of which made The New York Times Best Seller list. Despite being a polarizing figure, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

                                                                (January 12, 1951 – February 17, 2021) 

Limbaugh was born on January 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to parents Rush Hudson Limbaugh II and Mildred Carolyn Limbaugh. He and his younger brother David were born into

the prominent political Limbaugh family; his father was a lawyer and a United States fighter pilot who served in World War II. Limbaugh was partly of German ancestry, and his family included many lawyers, including his grandfather, father, and brother. Limbaugh's grandfather, Rush Limbaugh Sr., was a Missouri prosecutor, judge, special commissioner, and member of the Missouri House of Representatives.

In 1969, Limbaugh graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School, where he played football. At age 16, he worked his first radio job at KGMO, a local radio station. Limbaugh later cited Chicago DJ Larry Lujack as a major influence on him. In deference to his parents' desire that he attend college, he enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University but dropped out after two semesters. According to his mother, "he flunked everything [...] he just didn't seem interested in anything except radio."

In February 1971, after dropping out of college, Limbaugh accepted an offer to DJ at WIXZ, a

Top 40 station in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He adopted the airname "Bachelor Jeff" Christie and worked afternoons before moving to morning drive. In 1973, after eighteen months at WIXZ, Limbaugh was fired from the station due to "personality conflict" with the program director. He then started a nighttime position at KQV in Pittsburgh, succeeding Jim Quinn. In late 1974, Limbaugh was dismissed after new management put pressure on the program director to fire him.

In 1975, Limbaugh began an afternoon show at the Top 40 station KUDL in Kansas City, Missouri. He soon became the host of a public affairs talk program that aired on weekend mornings, which allowed him to develop his style and present more controversial ideas. In 1977, he was let go from the station but remained in Kansas City to start an evening show at KFIX. The stint was short-lived, however, and disagreements with management led to his dismissal weeks later. By this time, Limbaugh had become disillusioned with radio and felt pressure to pursue a different career. He looked back on himself as "a moderate failure [...] as a deejay". In 1979, he accepted a part-time role in group sales for the Kansas City Royals baseball team, which developed into a full-time position as director.

Limbaugh's breakthrough in radio came in 1984 when he started a morning talk show at WABC in New York City. He soon became one of the most listened-to radio hosts in the city. In 1988, he began national syndication of his show, which would go on to become one of the most popular radio shows in the country. Over the years, Limbaugh

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David Jude Jolicoeur , also known as Trugoy died he was 54,

David Jude Jolicoeur , also known as

Trugoy the Dove, Plug Two, and Dave, was an American rapper best known as one third of the hip hop group De La Soul.

                                    (September 21, 1968 – February 12, 2023) Along with the other members of De La Soul, Jolicoeur was a member of the collective Native Tongues. Jolicoeur co-wrote the Gorillaz song "Feel Good Inc.", which featured De La Soul and won a Grammy Award in 2006 for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Jolicoeur was born in Brooklyn, New York City, to Haitian-American parents, but he grew up in the Long Island hamlet of East Massapequa. In his teen years, he attended Amityville Memorial High School in the Amityville area of Long

Island, where he met and becamefriends with Vincent Mason, Kelvin Mercer, and Paul Huston.After they had separate solo spells in local groups, Jolicoeur, Mason, and Mercer eventually decided to form a rap group themselves, reuniting under the name De La Soul; they adopted the stage names, respectively, Trugoy the Dove, Maseo, and Posdnuos. Later in his career, Jolicoeur revealed that the first part of his stage name was just a humorous take on the anadrome of the word "yogurt". Houston, best known as Prince Paul, kept working with the trio as their producer. With their eccentric fashion styles paired with the positive messages of the group's debut effort, 3 Feet High and Rising, the image led to critics and journalists labelling the members as "the hippies of hip hop" (a title that the group was quick to refute with the release of the second album De La Soul Is Dead in 1991). In the last years of his life, Jolicoeur was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and had to wear a LifeVest defibrillator machine in order to counteract its symptoms. He revealed his health issues publicly for the first time in November 2017, in the opening s

cene for the music video of "Royalty Capes", a track from De La Soul's 2016 album, And the Anonymous Nobody.... At the start of the video, Jolicoeur talked about how his heart problems affected his ability to perform and tour with the group consistently, saying: "[The LifeVest defibrillator] will shock me, and hopefully bring me back from the matrix. I'm ready just to get back to the stage. I miss it. I love traveling; I love being around my guys. And I want that back." On February 5, 2023, De La Soul took part in a special performance for the 50 Years of Hip-Hop at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, performing their 1988 song, "Buddy"; however, Jolicoeur was not on stage with his group mates. One week later, on February 12, 2023, his representative Tony Ferguson announced that Jolicoeur had died at age 54, with the cause of his death remaining undisclosed. Following the announcement, the late artist received tributes from several important figures in the hip hop industry.

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Lisa Loring, recently passed away on January 28, 2023, at the age of 64.

Loving Tribute to Lisa Loring, Former Child Star of "The Addams Family"

Lisa Loring, born on Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, on February 16, 1958, recently passed away on January 28, 2023, at the age of 64. She was best known for her role as Wednesday Addams in the sitcom "The Addams Family," which aired from 1964 to 1966.

                            

      (February 16, 1958 – January 28, 2023)

Loring's childhood was not an easy one. Her parents, who both served in the

United States Navy, divorced shortly after her birth. She grew up in Hawaii with her mother, who sadly passed away from alcoholism in 1974 when Loring was just 16 years old.

Despite the challenges she faced, Loring was a talented actress and began modeling at the young age of three. Her breakout role came in 1964 when she landed the role of Wednesday Addams, a character that would make her a household name.

Loring continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in several TV shows and movies, including three B-rated slasher films. She also played the character Cricket Montgomery on the CBS soap opera "As the World Turns" from 1980 to 1983.

Loring's personal life was also marked by ups and downs. She married Farrell Foumberg at the age of 15 and had a daughter. The marriage ended a year later. She later married actor Doug

Stevenson, with whom she had a second daughter. They divorced in 1983. In 1987, Loring married adult film actor Jerry Butler. They divorced in 1992 after Butler's continued involvement in pornography caused strain on their marriage. Loring married for the fourth time in 2003 to Graham Rich, but they later divorced in 2014.

Loring's passing was a shock to many who knew and loved her. She suffered a stroke caused by smoking and hypertension, which ultimately led to her passing.

Throughout her life, Lisa Loring faced many challenges, but she never let them dim her bright light. She will be remembered for her talent, resilience, and kind heart. Rest in peace, Lisa Loring.

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