CAMILLE BOHANNON

A radio DJ tragically died live on air this morning, (Monday, October
24). Tim Gough, who presented a breakfast show on GenX Radio
Suffolk, England passed away an hour into his broadcast today.

GenX Radio Suffolk confirmed Tim had died. A spokesperson said
on Twitter: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to inform you,
our dear friend and breakfast host Tim Gough passed away this
morning whilst presenting his program.

Orvon Grover "Gene" Autry

Gene Autry, the cowboy crooner and Hollywood hitmaker who
helped popularize country-western music and became one of
the most celebrated performers in American history, was born
in Tioga, Texas, on this day in history, Sept. 29, 1907.

"In addition, his success as a singing cowboy launched an entire
genre of movies and paved the way for successful rivals such as
Roy Rogers and Tex Ritter."  (FOX NEWS)

EUGENE, Ore. — Longtime KKNU (NEW COUNTRY 93.3), radio personality Bill Barrett has entered hospice care after a long
battle with cancer.

New Country’s Tim Fox tells us Barrett was diagnosed with a
recurrence of cancer back in April of this year.

Barrett had hosted the morning show on 93.3 for decades with
Fox and Tracy Berry (below) before he retired last year.

UPDATE: Barrett passed away Wednesday afternoon
                 August 17th.

Bill (left) with his fellow Country Radio Hall of Fame
Class of 2018 members Tracy Berry and Tim Fox.