Ron Sexton, beloved by millions for his character “Donnie Baker” on “The Bob & Tom Show,” passed away unexpectedly this Friday at the age of 52, know his net worth and wife
The news has left fans and fellow comedians in shock. Sexton was in the midst of a comedy tour when he died. He was a proud resident of Tampa, Florida.
Comedian Ron Sexton aka Donnie Baker cause of death, obituary, net worth, bio, age, family, wife
Listeners of “The Bob & Tom Show” will undoubtedly remember the array of characters that Sexton brought to life, including Kenny Tarmac, Floyd the Trucker, and of course, the iconic Donnie Baker. Beyond these characters, Sexton was also famed for his uncanny impersonations of celebrities that often left listeners in splits.
"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
Earlier this year, the comedian was embroiled in an incident in Portland, Indiana, where a dispute related to an alleged affair took a violent turn. The incident made headlines, with Sexton reporting to the police that the attacker was the husband of the woman he was involved with.
Ron was married to Tracey Horen Sexton and had five children. Tracey regularly posted pictures with Sexton on her Facebook handle and is active on social media. Reportedly, she has been supportive of Ron’s career at every stage and their kids are Eric, Alex, Abigail, Aliah, and Ila.
52 year old Ron had a net worth of $2 million.
Colleagues and fans mourn the loss of Ron Sexton
Sexton’s sudden demise in Ohio, during his comedy tour, was confirmed by Tom Griswold on “The BOB & TOM Show” Facebook page. In a heartfelt note, Griswold expressed, “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.”
The circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed. Fans had been eagerly awaiting his performance at the Dayton Funny Bone on July 21 and 22, as indicated by the comedy club’s recent post on Facebook.
As the comedy world mourns the loss of such a significant talent, Ron Sexton’s comedic genius, characterized by his array of quirky on-air personas, will undeniably remain etched in the hearts of listeners for generations to come.
What is the Bob & Tom Show?
“The Bob & Tom Show” is a syndicated US radio program established by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold. They broadcast the show from the WFBQ radio station in Indianapolis, Indiana. The program first aired in 1983 and quickly grew in popularity, eventually being syndicated to stations nationwide.
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