Gary Shores, long-time radio host at WTOD and WKKO-FM “K100” passed away on Sunday evening according to multiple reports on social media. Let’s see more details about Gary Shores and his cause of death in detail.
How did Gary Shores die? What happened to him?
According to a friend and retired Toledo radio broadcaster Craig Snyder, Mr. Shores passed at around five o’clock. He also mentioned that the family had informed the local media.
Shores, best known for his time hosting the popular morning show “Shores and Steele,” retired in 2019 to focus on his health. He had been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.
Gary struggled with this disease for about 3 years now. It’s a progressive disease, and there’s no cure, except a lung transplant.
|
Cause of death
The longtime K-100 broadcaster died around 5 p.m. Sunday, his longtime on-air partner’s daughter confirmed by his friend. Gary suffered from lung disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis as well as kidney cancer.
In March, Shores said had been diagnosed with kidney cancer and needed surgery to remove a mass on his right kidney. His battle ended on February 19,2023. This is devastating news for his loved ones. As soon as the news came out, Friends and families are pouring condolences on social media.
Who was Gary Shores?
“Everybody says they were just like two guys sitting at the end of the bar having a conversation,” said Gary’s friend and fellow K100 radio personality Cliff Smithers.
“Shores and Steele” was the number-one show in the area for 20 years, even receiving recognition from the Country Music Association.
In addition to their on-air popularity, both Shores and Steele were known for their generosity in the community, never shying away from promoting a worthy cause.
“Every time Gary and Harvey went out to a medical benefit or someone who needed some funeral expenses or something, they’d drop quite a considerable amount of money into the donation jar,” said friend and fellow K100 radio personality Craig Snyder. “I had a lot of family members come up to me afterward saying ‘they don’t want you to know but, this is what they gave us’ and I’m like ‘yeah I know’.”
“Everybody says they were just like two guys sitting at the end of the bar having a conversation,” said Gary’s friend and fellow K100 radio personality Cliff Smithers.
Shores and Steele
“Shores and Steele” was the number-one show in the area for 20 years, even receiving recognition from the Country Music Association. In addition to their on-air popularity, both Shores and Steele were known for their generosity in the community, never shying away from promoting a worthy cause.
“Every time Gary and Harvey went out to a medical benefit or someone who needed some funeral expenses or something, they’d drop quite a considerable amount of money into the donation jar,” said friend and fellow K100 radio personality Craig Snyder. “I had a lot of family members come up to me afterward saying ‘they don’t want you to know but, this is what they gave us’ and I’m like ‘yeah I know’.”
Obituary
So sad!!! Prayers go out to all family and friends of Gary Shores. RIP
“Words cannot express the sense of loss that I feel right now with the passing of my dear friend and radio mentor, Gary Shores,” wrote his former colleague, Cliff Smithers. “I was able to spend a lot of time with him the last few months and I know that he was struggling and very frustrated with his illness. I told him each time I left his house to hang in there then we would fist bump and tell each other that we loved each other! Wow! I will miss him dearly but live with the great laughs and memories we shared over 32 years of working together!”
Condolence Posted on Social Media
Friends and former colleagues of Shores took to social media Sunday to pay tribute to Shores. His former station posted a heartfelt tribute on social media Sunday night that said Gary lived out his dream.
“It’s hard to make magic. It’s harder to sustain it. Gary took his dream and lived it year after year. He give all the credit to the listeners,” the post said.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur called Shores a legend and consummate professional
“Northwest Ohio has lost a true legend tonight with the passing of K-100 radio’s Gary Shores,” Kaptur said. “For decades, Gary got us off to work or through the end of the night shift by lifting us. He so loved our community. It was always a joy to see Gary at the station or to catch up with him at community events while he was airing remotely. He was the consummate professional who cherished his role behind the microphone and respected his listeners. Tonight we are grateful to him for giving so much to us. I hope his family and friends can find comfort knowing he will be reunited with his loving wife Joanie.”
Toledo radio legend Gary Shores has passed away, his former station — and the station he founded — announces. ➡️ https://t.co/eYTrDqXEdM
📸: K-100 pic.twitter.com/lPo2APvt28
— Jaden Jefferson (@Jaden_Reports) February 20, 2023
Marcy Katpur Posted
Northwest Ohio has lost a true legend tonight with the passing of K-100 radio’s Gary Shores. For decades, Gary got us off to work or through the end of the night shift by lifting us. He so loved our community.
Keep Reading,
Who is Miles Pfeffer? Suspect who shot and killed Fallen temple police officer Chris Fitzgerald
How did Henry McDonald die? Belfast journalist cause of death and obituary
Follow us on Twitter for more updates.