KIRO/Seattle Veteran Host Dori Monson Dies Suddenly

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Dori Monson

Bonneville's KIRO-FM/Seattle veteran radio host Dori Monson suddenly died of a heart incident at a Seattle hospital on Saturday, December 31. He was 61. Monson had dealt with health issues over the past few years and was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac event at home on Thursday, December 29. He had worked in the Seattle market for four decades and was the host of the top-rated "Dori Monson Show," airing 12-3pm on KIRO-FM.

According to MyNorthwest.com, Monson's career in radio started in 1982 at the University of Washington and included work at KING-TV, KING radio and at KIRO since the early 1990s. A man of deep faith and a fierce advocate for girls' sports for more than 25 years, he coached Shorecrest High School to its first state girls' basketball title in 2016.

Despite health issues over the past few years, Monson enjoyed deep sea fishing with KIRO and ESPN colleagues and playing pickleball with his family. He leaves behind a wife, three adult daughters, a dog, and many of his show's loyal listeners.

A memorial tribute is airing on KIRO Newsradio until 6pm on Monday, January 2. A number of different guests including: Brock Huard, Dave Wyman, Ursula Reutin, Bob Rivers, and more will remember the life of a Seattle radio legend.

Monson leaves behind a beloved wife and 3 adult children. Listen to veteran Seattle radio personality Tim Hunter's recent interview with Monson here.