Very sad.
The voice of "The Rest of the Story", Paul Harvey, has passed away.
This statement from ABC Radio is posted on Paul's website:
Paul Harvey was one of the most gifted and beloved broadcasters in our nation’s history. As he delivered the news each day with his own unique style and commentary, his voice became a trusted friend in American households. His career in radio spanned more than seven decades, during which time countless millions of listeners were both informed and entertained by his “News & Comment” and “Rest of the Story” features. Even after the passing of his loving wife Angel in May 2008, Paul would not slip quietly into retirement as he continued to take the microphone and reach out to his audience. We will miss our dear friend tremendously and are grateful for the many years we were so fortunate to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are now with his son Paul Jr. and the rest of the Harvey family.
Jim Robinson
President, ABC Radio Networks
My dad listened to Paul Harvey every day when I was going up.
I can remember at 12:30pm hearing, "Stand by for NEWS!"
The last few weeks I've been listening to Paul every morning on my way to work. Every day at 4:59 am I hear "and now you know, the rest of the story".
I'm sure I'm not the only one who will miss his distinctive voice and way of speaking.
