Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh was an American radio personality known for his ultraconservative and controversial views.
Radio Personality
January 12, 1951
Capricorn
February 17, 2021
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Rush Limbaugh, born on January 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, was a prominent American radio personality and author recognized for his staunch conservative and frequently contentious opinions. He rose to fame as the host of The Rush Limbaugh Show, a widely-syndicated radio program focused on American politics. As a significant figure in shaping conservative politics in the United States, Limbaugh advocated for limited government, free markets, and traditional values. He wrote several best-selling books, such as “The Way Things Ought To Be” and “See, I Told You So.” In 2020, former President Donald Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Additionally, Limbaugh was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and the Hall of Famous Missourians. He passed away on February 17, 2021, in Palm Beach, Florida.