True to his indomitable spirit, he insisted on broadcasting to his audience one last time to say goodbye less than a week ago, although he was extremely ill. AKRON, OH (WOIO) -Radio personality Matt Patrick will step down as the host of the morning show on 98.1 FM WKDD after 30 years on air. WKDD (98.1 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Munroe Falls, Ohio, United States, featuring a hot adult contemporary format known as "98.1 KDD". "There will be no more fighting, there will be no more going back to the hospital. Psalm 68:5. Its the closest thing to Oprah on the radio. There will be no more going back to the hospital. Is Kylie Jenner Dating Timothe Chalamet? Jackson moved to a mostly off-air commercial production role after stepping down [] Patrick is survived by his wife Paula, son Jake, daughters Alexandra and Alanna, mother and step-father and other family members. Owned by iHeartMedia, the station serves both the Akron and Canton metro areas as the local affiliate for ABC News Radio, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, The Sean Hannity Show, the Akron RubberDucks and the Akron Zips.WHLO's studios are located in North Canton, while the station . "So very sorry to hear Matt Patrick passed away Sunday afternoon," WKDD's Keith Kennedy said on Facebook. "He was a gifted performer on the radio but most importantly a father, friend and husband. He acknowledged then that he and his wife struggled initially with the diagnosis but took recovery one day at a time with support from friends. "I also understand that because of that I have to take the high road, I have to say this is what we're going to do. He spent nearly three decades at WKDD, a morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. It will be up to God," he said. His cancer weakened his broadcast boom to just above a whisper at times, and his fans sent their support in letters to the station. Former 98.1 WKDD morning host Matt Patrick has died. Matt Patrick was an incredibly talented, beloved, and successful radio personality and talk show host for nearly 40 years, primarily in Akron and Cleveland, Ohio (Clear Channel Communications), Indiana (Federated Media), and Houston and Dallas/Ft. Please consider asking if your employer participates in a gift-matching program. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former longtime WKDD-FM morning show host Matt Patrick has died. READ ALSO: Houston radio host announces he's fighting cancer, Before he was a staple of morning commutes on KTRH, however, Patrick was once new to the Lone Star State, acknowledging at that 2011 event that he was a "Texan by choice.". God Bless you and thank you to our dear friends at the City of Fulshear for your steadfast protection, your true compassion, and tireless assistance to our family. Radio station Use app iheart.com More Home About Photos Videos 98.1 WKDD About See all We are Akron and we play Akron's Best Music. "If I've learned one thing in Houston, in Texas ," he began, "I have learned, 'Son, you better keep your mouth shut, your eyes open and listen, because Houstonians will let you know when you have become ", He laughed. Starting in 1980, Matt Patrick honed his craft working passionately at the helm of the #1 morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, on WKDD, for almost 30 years, reinventing the way radio was done. 98.1 KDD Music. On December 18, 2009, 30-year morning host Matt Patrick hosted his last show on WKDD. His family issued the following note about his life (source: KTRH): Michael Matt Patrick Ryan, 58, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017 in Katy, Texas, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Michael Ryan, known on-air to millions of radio listeners as Matt Patrick passed away at the age of 58 on July 9, 2017 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Michael was an incredibly talented, beloved, and successful radio personality and talk show host for nearly 40 years, known on-air as Matt Patrick primarily in Akron and Cleveland, Ohio (Clear Channel Communications), Indiana (Federated Media), and Houston and Dallas/Ft. American Top 40, syndicated via Premiere Networks, airs Sunday mornings. "The hair doesn't look as good as I would like," he quipped. Posted by Web Staff - email | Facebook | Twitter. CharitySmith Nonprofit Foundation Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Interaction with audiences:Livestream video, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, email, toll-free phonenumber, text. Morning Show Co Host iHeartMedia Sep 2019 - Jan 2022 2 years 5 months. Morning co-host Keith Kennedy is also the Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia, overseeing programming for Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown. The show airs from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on iHeart Radio's 98.1 FM. Kat Jackson is leaving the Keith Kennedy Morning Show on WKDD. Patrick began his morning show on KTRH-AM in 2017. [4], During this time, nationally syndicated area pastor Alistair Begg aired daily on both WHK and WHK-FM. RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, January 12, 2022. iHeartMedia WKDD/Akron morning personality Kat Jackson has announced her departure from the show she co-hosts with Keith Kennedy on the Hot AC outlet. "Captain" Tony McGinty, who was the morning show co-host on 98.1 WKDD for seven years and most recently heard afternoons on WRQK-FM, confirmed his departure on social media. In the mid 80's when Morning Zoos were standard fare on radio, Patrick lead a popular ensemble known as the "Waking Crew" featuring Patrick, News Anchor Barb Adams, and sidekick Steve French. WHLO (640 AM) is a commercial talk radio station licensed to Akron, Ohio, carrying a talk radio format. Music News Bad Bunny Left Speechless As Post Malone Crashes Coachella Performance Apr 15, 2023. A morning show with true star power. "You have given my family a gift that is greater than you will ever know. WKDD radio personality Kat Jackson announced Monday that she will soon be leaving the show that she co-hosts with Keith Kennedy. "He was a gifted performer on the radio but most importantly a father, friend and husband. #KDDMornings: Man With World's Longest Tongue Uses It To Paint. A morning show with true star power. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Every morning, the gang reveals everything about their lives. In a Statement The show is a daily soap opera that listeners won't miss. Every morning, the gang reveals everythingabout their lives. ", "Matt, a two-time Radio and Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, a true conservative, spent more than three decades on the radio, sharing so much with millions across the country" KTRH posted in a statementon its website. In a statement, family members called quiet moments at home his "true passion" in life. Joshua 1:9. Listen to Patrick's interview on KTRH where he thanked listeners for all their support: He is survived by his wife Paula, son Jake, daughters Alexandra, and Alanna and a of host of other family members, friends, and colleagues. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The relaunched morning show, dubbed "Keith & Tony," will air. 13100 Filly Lane A Father to the fatherless, a Defender of widows, is God in His Holy dwelling. Previously, she covered business news at the Times Union in Albany, N.Y., with internships at The Wall Street Journal and The Chronicle of Higher Education. All rights reserved (About Us). "So very sorry to hear Matt Patrick passed away Sunday afternoon," WKDD's morning host Keith Kennedy wrote on Facebook. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WKDD broadcasts over two HD Radio channels,[1] and streams online via iHeartRadio. Michaels true passion in life was not behind a microphone, but rather being quietly at home with his family was most important. In 2008, The Matt Patrick Show was launched on WHLO in Akron. #SandboxStrong. He married the love of his life Paula (Parker) Ryan on June 15, 2002, and they made Hudson, Ohio their home for many years before moving to Houston, Texas in 2011. He had a very special ability to reach people in a deeply personal way, especially after being diagnosed with Stage IV mucosal melanoma on September 11, 2015, when he decided to openly share details of his fight against cancer publicly at every step of the way. Adams returned to join Matt for his last show (Matt soon became the morning show host at WTRC and WTRC-FM in South Bend, Indiana and later worked at KTRH in Houston, Texas). Win tickets to see Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks at The Ohio Stadium! Mortenson had tired of losing his radio ministry whenever a new station owner would come along and flip his affiliate's format; he resolved to build his own radio station to keep his religious shows on the air WTOF-FM was that station. READ ALSO: Longtime Houston DJ Paul Berlin dies at 86. Tony McGinty joined Keith Kennedy Wednesday morning on iHeartMedia Akron's WKDD (98.1-FM) as a morning drive-time personality. Former 98.1 WKDD morning host Matt Patrick has died. In November 2005, Michael achieved sobriety, one day at a time, and had helped countless others who struggled with addiction and alcoholism for the past decade. Win a pair of tickets to see Kevin Hart a Tom Benson HOF Stadium May 18th, 2023! The WKDD family sends our best to his family. Are Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello Back Together After Coachella Kiss? 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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He wasn't afraid to talk about his personal life, discussing his 2015 cancer diagnosis and, last week, telling listeners that he would stop treatment at MD Anderson. Michael regularly appeared on the Houston KRIV-FOX 26 Television debate segment FOX Face-Off and as a guest commentator on FOX Business Televisions national program Lou Dobbs Tonight. Heather Leighton is a digital producer for Chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. 13100 Filly Lane, Truckee, CA 96161, In addition to providing support and financial assistance to individuals and families, the, Radiomattrick #SandboxStrong Award is presented annually to an individual or family experiencing challenges. The biggest celebrities call in and visit the show routinely. In a Statement scheduled to air on WKDD Friday morning October 30th, at 7:45am, Matt explains his upcoming departure: "I have decided that the time has come for me to step away from this microphone. 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