Peter Deibler, DC’s longtime radio host, better known to listeners as Kane, died Friday after a “long illness,” his family’s lawyers said Monday.
Deibler hosted “The Kane Show” on HOT 99.5 for years and once collaborated on NBC4. His show aired in the DC area and beyond.
“Even though the co-hosts came and went, Kane remained a constant and comforting voice for thousands of people who drove to work, dropped the kids off at school and did errands,” the family’s lawyers said. of Deibler in a statement.
Deibler was the father of two daughters, of whom he often spoke on the air. His age was not released immediately.
The radio network iHeartRadio sent its condolences.
“We are deeply saddened to share the news that Kane is dead. Kane has been an important part of our iHeart family for many years, from his early days at WFLZ in Tampa, to his station network and success at HOT995 in DC and the Kane Club. Please keep the family and their girls in your thoughts and prayers, ”the company said in a statement.
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