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''Bob & Tom'' Cast Member Ron Sexton Dead at 51


Ron Sexton
Ron Sexton

Ron Sexton, a longtime cast member of "The Bob & Tom Show," died Friday, July 21, in Ohio while on tour with his stand-up comedy show at the age of 52. An Indianapolis native, Sexton was a resident of the Tampa area and was on tour with his stand-up comedy show at the time of his death. He was known by listeners of "The Bob & Tom Show" for the comedic characters he played on-air, including Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac and Floyd the Trucker, as well as his spot-on celebrity impersonations.

"The Bob & Tom Show" host Tom Griswold said, " Ron was a much-loved colleague and friend, and we will miss him greatly. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He made many, many people happy during his more than 20 years with "The Bob & Tom Show," and we will remember him with love and gratitude."

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