Comedian Ron Sexton of ‘The Bob and Tom Show’ fame dead at 52

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through Facebook.“It is with immense sadness that we let everyone know that Ron Sexton passed away yesterday,” read the post on the comedian’s page. “He was Donnie Baker to most of you, but Ron and Dad to us.”“Please respect our privacy at this time and pray for our family,” concluded the post alongside a photo of Sexton and his family.“The Bob & Tom Show” host Tom Griswold, 70, also posted a tribute to his late friend.“Ron was known by millions of listeners of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’ for the indelible comedic characters he played on-air — including Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac, and Floyd the Trucker, as well as his spot-on celebrity impersonations.,” wrote Griswold on Facebook. “Ron was a much-loved colleague and friend, and we will miss him greatly.”“We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

He made many, many people happy during his more than 20 years with ‘The Bob & Tom Show,’ and we will remember him with love and gratitude,” concluded the post.

It is currently unknown what led to the beloved comedian’s death. The Post reached out to Sexton’s rep for comment.Born in Indiana in 1971, Sexton found his love for radio when working for his high school’s station as a baseball commentator.

In 2005, Sexton was hired by “The Bob & Tom Show” and became a rousing hit due to his celebrity impersonations as well as his iconic character, Donnie Baker.