Rush Limbaugh (January 12, 1951 – February 17, 2021) was a radio host, author, and television host. He was best known for his radio program, The Rush Limbaugh Show, which ran from 1988 until his death in 2021. Rush Limbaugh was known for his fiery and often controversial conservative commentary, and his use of cigars. In January 2020, Limbaugh was diagnosed with lung cancer; a year later, he died from lung cancer complications at the age of 70.