WOLX-FM/Madison WI Morning Host Jim McGaw Dies

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 5:31pm CT

Jim McGaw

Sad to report that WOLX-FM/Madison, WI morning host Jim McGaw has died. He helped so many people wake up every morning for the past 11 years on WOLX, but his voice was heard in the market for much longer. McGaw had been on the air in Madison for about 40 years. Before coming to WOLX, he was heard in afternoons on crosstown AC WMGN-FM (Magic 98). He started his career on the legendary WISM in Madison.

According to the Audacy Classic Hits outlet, "McGaw was the hardest working and thoughtful person in radio. He was always willing to help and wanted to do whatever he could to make the place where he worked better. He was a great entertainer, but was so humble about what he did. On the air, Jim always had some quick comment about life or what was going on in the world that would make everyone laugh."

McGaw had some health problems in the last few years, but never complained. He always said he didn't want to let his co-workers or his listeners down by missing a day on the air.

"We all here at WOLX can't believe we won't hear his infectious laugh in the hallways anymore. One thing we all know is that Jim McGaw was doing what he loved right until the very end," said WOLX.