WGOW radio personality Gary Haskew, “Dr. Basketball,” died Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the radio station.
“It is with deep regret and the heaviest of hearts that we confirm the passing of Gary Haskew AKA Doctor Basketball. Gary passed away this afternoon after suffering a massive heart attack,” interim program director Bill Lockhart said in the release.
“Gary was an incredible talent, an excellent storyteller, a true original, and the largest of larger than life characters,” Lockhart said. “In a world of wanna-bes, posers, and imitators, Gary was the genuine article; a man’s man, an entertainer extraordinaire, with a love for people. We are all lucky to have had Gary in our lives.”
He said the family is requesting no calls or visits at present.