WOWO Morning Man Dies at Age 61

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The Fort Wayne radio station posted the news that morning man Charly Butcher passed away Wednesday afternoon likely due to a cardiac event. A statement from the station says: “To say we are heart-broken would be an under-statement. We ask that everyone respect the privacy of his family during this challenging time. We will continue to provide updates at the appropriate times and appreciate your understanding as we too continue to grasp the gravity of this news.” Butcher leaves behind a wife and three children.

Butcher has been on the local airwaves for more than three decades. His “Fort Wayne Morning News” is simulcast on ABC21’s sister station, MyTV Fort Wayne.

Congressman Jim Banks, a frequent guest on the program, told WPTA, “Charly Butcher was a broadcasting icon and a beloved northeast Indiana legend. I am heartbroken about his passing, and I will forever cherish the moments I spent with Charly, both on and off air. Our entire region mourns his loss, but his irreplaceable voice and legacy will live on for generations to come. I offer my deepest condolences to Charly’s wife Sarah, his three children, his extended family and his colleagues at WOWO.”

 

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