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“Damn…RIP”: Heartbroken by a Personal Loss, Fans Join Pat McAfee in Mourning Over the Saddening Demise of ‘One of His Favorite Human Beings’

Published 07/23/2023, 7:30 AM EDT

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The wheel of time stops for no one. The entertainment world is left in mourning, with the loss of a revolutionary icon at such a young age. Notably, a renowned radio personality and entertainment figure Ron Sexton breathed his last at 52. And among the people who are shocked by his untimely death is none other than Pat McAfee.

Sexton’s family informed the world of this tragic news on Facebook and asked everyone to respect their privacy and keep them in their prayers. Hearing this devastating news, Pat McAfee expressed his condolences and called him “one of the favorite humans of his life.”

Multi-talented Ron Sexton and the voice behind iconic Donnie Baker is no more

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Many fans popularly know Ron Sexton for playing the role of Donnie Baker on The Bob & Tom Show. His radio show comic character had amassed a lot of fans. Baker gained fame for his radio appearances on “The Bob & Tom Show”, spending more than 20 years on the show, as well as his comedy skits which he shared on social media.

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Sexton was popular for his role as “Donnie Baker.” Besides this, he also played the role of “Floyd” the Trucker, “Rick”, “Coach Ralph Fontaine”, “Kenny Tarmac”, and “Tony Soprano” many more in his radio show. Just like Baker, he brought each and every character to life with his incredible talent. He was also known for his on-spot celebrity impersonations.

The Indianapolis native died July 21 in Ohio while on his standup comedy tour. Sexton’s family posted a message on Facebook informing people about his death. The message read “It is with immense sadness that we let everyone know that Ron Sexton passed away yesterday. He was Donnie Baker to most of you, but Ron and Dad to us. Please respect our privacy at this time and pray for our family.” The details of his death are unknown at the moment.

Meanwhile, fans showcased their appreciation for Sexton as they poured their feelings into acknowledging the ‘comedic genius.’

Fans remember the “absolute comedic genius” as McAfee laments the loss of his ‘favorite human’

The fans were sad to hear the devastating news of Sexton’s demise, with Pat McAfee being one of them. Sharing a photo of himself standing alongside the deceased star, McAfee penned down a beautiful message for him. He expressed his grief at losing “one of his favorite human beings”, who made him laugh every time the words fell out of the latter’s mouth.

Also, he mentioned that he was a huge fan of Sexton long before he got the opportunity to be on his show. He stated that it was an honor to meet him and he was very kind to him. He thanked the late star for being kind to him and ended his message with an acknowledgment of the deceased star.

The comedic timings and exceptional punchline deliveries were some of his fortes and the people are going to miss it dearly.

A fan also recalled the many facets of Sexton and appreciated his talents.

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A few of the fans that met Sexton in real life know what kind of great soul he was.

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We extend our condolences to the family of Ron Sexton family. What are your memories of Ron Sexton? Let us know in the comments.

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Monika Thapa is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports, who brings a unique blend of fluency in language and passion for the sport to her writing. Having been a fan of WWE since her childhood, Monika writes thought-provoking articles that offer readers deeper insights into the lives of their favorite superstars. She believes that WWE superstars present valuable life lessons that readers can learn from, as seen in her recent piece on Ronda Rousey's workout video.
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