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Legendary Cleveland Broadcaster Mike Trivisonno Dead At 74
The man once dubbed the "Voice of Cleveland" passed away on Thursday.
CLEVELAND — Longtime Cleveland broadcaster Mike Trivisonno, 74, died Thursday. He was 74.
Trivisonno's employer, WTAM 1100, announced the broadcaster's passing.
"It is with heavy hearts that WTAM 1100 announces the passing of radio legend and current talk show host, Mike Trivisonno. He was 74 years old," the station announced on social media.
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Trivisonno was a Cleveland native. His time in talk radio began in 1986. He was voted "Best Talk Show Host" by Scene Magazine and was dubbed the "Voice of Cleveland" by the Plain Dealer. In 2003, he was a finalist for Marconi's Personality of the Year.
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"All of us here at WTAM send our love and support to his family during this difficult time. We will bring you more details as we receive them, including information on memorials," WTAM said.
On Thursday, WTAM ran a tribute show to Trivisonno. You can listen to that program below.
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