Don Imus, the divisive radio shock jock pioneer, has died at age 79
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Despite his scabrous persona and frequent turnover at stations, he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters and the National Radio Hall of Fame. He also managed to show a softer side with his charity work, inviting children with cancer to spend their summers at his Imus Ranch in New Mexico for the past 20 years, and donating money to Iraq war vets.that he felt he was “one of the best ever” radio personalities.
Once out of the marines after committing several infractions, Imus found himself in a variety of odd jobs: working in an Arizona copper mine and a Grand Canyon uranium mine , a department store window dresser , and working as a freight brakeman on the South Pacific railroad. He also made it through periods of homelessness.
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