The Bob & Tom Show have announced that longtime cast member Ron Sexton died on Friday, July 21 while on a stand-up comedy tour in Ohio at the age of 52.
The Indianapolis native was a regular contributor to the show since the 1990s and played multiple characters including Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac, Floyd the Trucker, and many celebrity imitations.
Bob & Tom Show host Tom Griswold issued the following statement, “We are sad to confirm that Ron Sexton, longtime member of the ensemble cast of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’, died Friday, July 21st, in Ohio while on tour with his stand-up comedy show. Ron was known by millions of listeners of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’ ffor 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. 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.”
“We are sad to confirm that Ron Sexton, longtime member of the ensemble cast of “The Bob & Tom Show”, died Friday in Ohio while on tour with his stand-up comedy show. Ron was known by millions of listeners of “The Bob & Tom Show” for the indelible comedic characters he played… pic.twitter.com/HrB2x7K2ma
— The BOB & TOM Show (@bobandtom) July 22, 2023
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