Long-time Kansas City DJ loses battle with cancer

Alyssa Mueller

April 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Long-time Kansas City DJ, Slacker, passed away on Tuesday night due to complications from acute myeloid leukemia.

KCMO Talk Radio made the announcement Wednesday morning on X saying, “Slacker was a voice of, and for, Kansas City.”

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Slacker was on the air for more than 33 years. He spent the last 16 years with 101 the Fox.

He was known for helping veterans with the Cars 4 Heroes campaign and participating in many other local charities.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports.

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