A year after polarizing conservative radio hostRush Limbaugh’s death from lung cancer, his widow, Kathryn, is remembering her late husband and — no surprise — sharing some of what he thinks about the country now.
Speaking toFox & Friendson Thursday morning, the 45-year-old Kathryn reflected on Rush’s life and legacy, saying that she felt he “always led us to believe that America’s best days are ahead. He would say I’m just a voice on the radio, but he was so much more. I call him America’s Winston Churchill.”
Kathryn, his fourth wife, was the one who announced his death last year, telling listeners on his show that February that her “wonderful husband” was “larger than life.”
“I, like you, very much wish Rush was behind this golden microphone right now, welcoming you to another exceptional three hours of broadcasting,” Kathryn said at the time. “For over 32 years, Rush has cherished you, his loyal audience, and always looked forward to every single show. It is with profound sadness I must share with you directly that our beloved Rush, my wonderful husband, passed away this morning due to complications from lung cancer.”
Rush was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2020. He died at the age of 70 about a year later.
At the time, Kathryn said she planned to continue some of Rush’s work, such as expanding his children’s book series.
Now, a year later, Kathryn tellsFox & Friends: “I’m doing well for the most part. It’s been very difficult but knowing how many people are out there praying for me, praying for Rush, I very much think this was the nation’s loss.”
Describing her husband outside of the broadcasting world, Kathryn said he was a man of faith who was “always mentally engaged, whether it was watching a television program or reading his iPad. He always said that life is show prep and I think it was very much, in his case.”
Still, she said her late husband would likely be angry at the current state of affairs in the country, given his conservative background.
“I think he would be rather furious,” she said in the interview, a full version of which was posted onFox Nation. “He would be upset with the United States not being as strong as it has been and should be. I know he would say it’s not time to panic.”
From left: Kathryn and Rush Limbaugh in 2008.John Parra/WireImage
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“Rush is buried in St. Louis,” his widow said onFox & FriendsThursday. “There’s two benches because I thought anyone who goes to visit him would want to talk with him. I happened to be sitting there when out of nowhere a man gave me his rosary that he had brought there to give to Rush. And in that time, I felt he’s still with us.”
source: people.com
