How Did Lin Brehmer Die? What Happened to the Chicago Radio Host

Lin Brehmer, an acclaimed and beloved Chicago radio host, passed away on January 22nd, 2023 at the age of 68. On Sunday, Lins fellow host Terri Hemmert announced the news of his death and wrote a heartfelt tribute for him. His death came as a shock to many of his fans and colleagues, and a

Lin Brehmer, an acclaimed and beloved Chicago radio host, passed away on January 22nd, 2023 at the age of 68. On Sunday, Lin’s fellow host Terri Hemmert announced the news of his death and wrote a heartfelt tribute for him. His death came as a shock to many of his fans and colleagues, and a lot of them are still wondering what happened to the popular DJ (disc jockey).

Keep reading the article to know more about Lin Brehmer, including who he was, how he died, what was the cause of his death, tributes for Lin Brehmer, and much more!

Who Was Lin Brehmer?

On August 19, 1954, Lin Brehmer was born in New York, United States. Brehmer attended Colgate University in 1976, where he worked as a substitute at the school’s student-run WRCU-FM radio station for a summer semester to get his start in the business.

Lin came into the mainstream media after becoming a radio host and had been a fixture on the Chicago airwaves for many years. He is best known for his work as the host of the morning show on 93.1 WXRT, a classic rock station in Chicago. He quickly established himself as a talented and charismatic host, and soon became one of the most popular radio personalities in the city.

Brehmer began his radio career in January 1977. He had a long and successful career in radio and he worked at several radio stations in the Chicago area, including WLUP-FM and WXRT-FM. In 1991, he joined 93XRT, where he hosted the morning show for nearly 30 years.

Throughout his career, Lin Brehmer became known for his deep knowledge of radio, his sharp wit, and his ability to connect with his listeners. He was also known for his commitment to charitable causes, and for his support of local issues.

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How Did Lin Brehmer Die? Cause of Death

68-year-old veteran WXRT anchor Lin Brehmer passed away on Sunday, January 22. He died away quietly after a protracted fight with prostate cancer in the early morning, surrounded by his wife and kids.

In July 2022, Brehmer made the announcement that he would be taking a leave of absence in order to receive chemotherapy for prostate cancer, for which he had been previously identified as a risk.

For the past few years, he had been battling the disease. He received numerous radiation therapies, biopsies, CT scans, MRIs, and drug therapy. Despite early detection and treatment, cancer did spread to unintended locations and unfortunately, he passed away.

Lin Brehmer’s death was announced by his colleagues at 93XRT in a statement on January 22, 2023. There Statement reads,

“As long as he could, Lin Brehmer resisted the disease. His XRT family will honor our closest buddy in the entire world’s remarkable life tomorrow at 10 a.m. Lin would desire that. Never assume anything.”

Tributes for Lin Brehmer

Lin Brehmer’s death was a shock to many of his fans and colleagues. His passing has left a void in the Chicago radio station, and he will be missed by many.

Lin Brehmer, Our Best Friend in the Whole World, 1954-2023. https://t.co/f7ejAF6viy pic.twitter.com/X9FXdJRa51

— WXRT Chicago (@93XRT) January 22, 2023

Chicago Clubs sending condolences to Lin Brehmer’s family, saying, “Our sincere condolences on the demise of Lin Brehmer.”

The Cubs mourn the passing of legendary Chicago radio personality and lifelong Cubs fan Lin Brehmer.

We send our condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/2SiHRmacxY

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 22, 2023

A famous band from East L.A., Los Lobos tweeted, saying, “No one on earth was a better friend or bigger supporter than Lin Brehmer.”

It's w/ the heaviest of hearts we mourn the passing of our pal & 6th Lobo @LinBrehmer. We had no better friend or bigger supporter on earth. His smile when he got up & played maracas w/ us at his bday party could have lit up Wrigley. Rest in peace our brother @93xrt
📷@nunupics pic.twitter.com/6miV3KC1Jr

— Los Lobos (@LosLobosBand) January 22, 2023

Neal Francis mentioned, “The opportunity to meet Lin and be supported by him after spending my formative years with him on @93XRT was a lifelong dream.”

Growing up with Lin on @93XRT and then getting meet him/be championed by him was the dream of a lifetime. We’ll miss you @LinBrehmer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TNOS6dHEYT

— Neal Francis (@thenealfrancis) January 22, 2023

Lin Brehmer was a talented radio host and a respected member of the Chicago media scene. His contributions to the world of radio will not be forgotten, and his legacy will live on through the memories of his fans and colleagues. Continue visiting our website if you want to read more articles, and don’t forget to leave a note for Lin’s family during this tough time.

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