Longtime radio host Peter Deibler, better known to listeners as Kane, died Friday after a long illness, lawyers for his family said Monday. He was 43.
Deibler hosted “The Kane Show” on HOT 99.5 for many years and once contributed to NBC4. His program was broadcast in the DC area and thereafter.
“Although co-presenters came and went, Kane remained a constant, comforting voice for thousands of people who drove to work, dropped the kids off at school and did messages, ‘advocates of Deibler’s family said. a statement said.
Deibler was a father to two daughters, of whom he often spoke in the air.
The radio network iHeartRadio sent their condolences.
“We are very saddened by the news that Kane has passed away. Kane has been an important part of our iHeart family for many years, from his early days at WFLZ in Tampa, to his network of stations and success at HOT995 in DC and Club Kane. “Please keep Kane’s family and his girls in your thoughts and prayers,” the company said in a statement.
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