“Today Millions Have Lost A Friend”
Save Email Print
“Today Millions Have Lost A Friend”
Veteran radio broadcaster Paul Harvey has died at 90, and his son, Paul Harvey, Jr., says, “Today millions have lost a friend.”
Font Size:

CHICAGO (March 1, 2009)--Legendary broadcaster, Paul Harvey has passed away, according to the head of ABC Radio Network.

Harvey died with family members by his side at a hospital near his winter home in Phoenix, Ariz.

He was 90.

Harvey was known for his deep voice and illustrative storytelling on "News and Comment" and "The Rest of the Story."

Former President George W. Bush says Harvey's commentary "entertained, enlightened, and informed."

Bush remembered Harvey as a "friendly and familiar voice in the lives of millions of Americans."

Bush said he and his wife, Laura's thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Harvey, the news commentator and talk-radio pioneer whose staccato style made him one of the nation's most familiar voices, was active past his 90th birthday and worked for ABC for more than 50 years.

His death came less than a year after that of his wife and longtime producer, Lynne.

His son, Paul Harvey, Jr. said of his parents, "an industry has lost its godparents and today millions have lost a friend."

Latest Comments

Posted by: Sam Bam Location: centx on Mar 3, 2009 at 07:14 AM

Paul Harvey has passed from this world but his stories will remain here forever. Rest in peace my friend we will meet again, "Good Day".
[ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Laura Location: Harker Heights on Mar 3, 2009 at 02:01 AM

I have listened to Paul Harvey since I was a small child and have always loved The Rest of the Story. He sure will be missed!
[ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Estaven Location: El Paso on Mar 2, 2009 at 11:45 AM

Been listening to Paul Harvey since the 1960s. Always entertaining and interesting. He will be missed.
[ Report Abuse ]
More Stories
AP Video