DAYTON – Comedian and radio personality Ron Sexton, known to listeners of “The BOB & TOM Show” as “Donnie Baker,” has died.
Sexton’s family announced his death Saturday morning in a post dated His official Facebook page.
“It is with great sadness that we told everyone of Ron Sexton’s passing yesterday. He was Donnie Baker for most of you, but Ron and Dad are for us. Please respect our privacy at this time and pray for our family.”
Sexton died in Ohio on Friday while on tour with his stand-up comedy show, according to a… statement Attributed to Tom Griswold on “The BOB & TOM Show” on Twitter.
“We are saddened to confirm that Ron Sexton, a longtime member of the cast of “The Bob & Tom Show,” passed away Friday in Ohio while on tour with his stand-up comedy show. Known by millions of listeners of “The Bob & Tom Show” for his indelible comedic characters… pic.twitter.com/HrB2x7K2ma
– BOB & TOM show (bobandtom) July 22, 2023
Sexton was scheduled to perform at the Dayton Funny Bone on July 21-22, according to a post on the comedy club. Facebook.
The cause of death has not been announced.
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