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Robert J. Lind, 62, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday at his home in Raleigh. Lind was a very successful broadcaster, but he also founded the radiothon division at Children's Miracle Network. In his 10 years with CMN, he and his team launched hundreds of radiothons across the U.S., Canada, and around the world. These radiothons continue to raise millions of dollars for sick kids across the world each year. (Lind is seen here with his wife of 42 years, Karen)

WLIP-AM sports talk show host and one-time WKQX-FM/Q101 morning show contributor Brad Jewell, aka "Kenosha Brad," has died. Jewell was not feeling well Sunday and was rushed to the hospital where he was diagnosed with pulmonary embolisms (blood clots) in both of his lungs. He was being kept alive by machines. He died at 1 p.m. Monday. More from the Chicagoland Radio and Media blog..

This announcement comes from Entercom New England Market Manager Phil Zachary. Tim Neverett gets the job on WEEI after a three-month search and more than 200 interviews.

Shack is best known as the Executive Producer for syndicated talker Howie Carr. The station she'll be holding down the noon to 3 p.m. slot is 1510 AM WMEX Boston.

With the additions of AM 920 The Answer in Atlanta and WRKO in Boston, Dave Graveline is creeping up on 200 stations as he gets ready to begin his 21st year on the air.

WHO's Dan Robbins posted the sad news on his Facebook page. According to Robbins, Pannier passed away after she suffered a tragic at-home accident where she fell and hit her head.

According to NorthJersey.com 1010 WINS-AM New York reporter, Rebecca Granet will become the station's first full-time digital reporter.

CBS Radio host Carson Daly married longtime girlfriend Siri Pinter in a private Christmas Eve ceremony. About 30 people attended the quiet ceremony.

Tim "DJ Timbuck2" Jones passed away Sunday, after a battle with cancer. He was only 34.

Long-time WGKX-FM host Mark Billingsley died Tuesday afternoon following several weeks of illness.