Rush Hudson Limbaugh III, born on January 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, was an American conservative political commentator and radio host. He was best known for his radio show, The Rush Limbaugh Show, which first aired in 1984 and was nationally syndicated from 1988 until his death in 2021.

His career in radio began at a young age, working at a local radio station before and after school. After a series of job changes and firings, he found success in Sacramento, California, where his ad-libbing style and controversial commentary gained him a significant following.

In 1988, he moved to New York City, where his show quickly became the most popular talk show on radio, reaching an estimated 20 million listeners weekly.

His personal life was marked by multiple marriages and health challenges. He was married four times, first to Roxy Maxine McNeely, then to Michelle Sixta, followed by Marta Fitzgerald, and finally to Kathryn Rogers.

Despite his marriages, he did not have any children. In 2001, he faced a significant health challenge when he was diagnosed with hearing loss, which he attributed to an autoimmune inner ear disease.

He underwent cochlear implant surgery, which allowed him to continue his radio career. In 2020, he announced that he had been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, and he passed away on February 17, 2021, in Palm Beach, Florida.

His lifestyle was characterized by his wealth and influence. He lived in a luxurious mansion in Florida and had a net worth estimated at $600 million at the time of his death. He was known for his polarizing viewpoints and often controversial statements on various social and political issues.

Throughout his career, Rush Limbaugh received numerous awards and honors. He was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1993 and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998.

In 2020, President Donald Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the State of the Union Address, recognizing his contributions to American media and his influence on conservative politics.

He also authored seven books, with his first two, The Way Things Ought to Be and See, I Told You So, making The New York Times Best Seller list.