Rush Limbaugh dead: Donald Trump Jr leads tributes to ‘extraordinary and quick-witted’ radio host

TRIBUTES are rolling in for radio host Rush Limbaugh, who has died aged 70 of lung cancer.

Limbaugh is a five-time winner of the National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award for “Excellence in Syndicated and Network Broadcasting.”

Donald Trump Jr led tributes on Wednesday morning to the Conservative radio host.

He tweeted: “R.I.P Rush. A true American legend.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene said: “RIP Rush, you will be missed.

“Thank you for your legendary impact on so many Americans!”

The Rush Limbaugh Show host – who once likened his cancer diagnosis to a “death sentence” – passed away 32 years after his am radio show first aired.

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