680/The Fan’s Chris Rude fighting cancer
Chris Rude, 680/The Fan’s morning host of the Rude Awakening, is going through chemotherapy and radiation to battle a cancerous tumor behind his throat.
“He’s doing well, the doctors are positive. We have known for awhile,” said Norm Schrutt, his agent. “He’s been going through chemo for six weeks. He’s been working every day.”
Rude, who is actually a pretty private, shy guy off the air, announced it on his show yesterday.
Why did he hold off so long? “He didn’t want a pity party,” Schrutt said.
David Dickey, Rude’s boss at the Fan, said he’s not sure how much time Rude may have to take off down the road when the radiation treatments start.
“Luckily, nothing has spread, thank the Lord,” Dickey said. “They caught it immediately when it popped up. Chris was very diligent getting it checked out.”
Rude has been at the Fan for more than six years after a long run at 96rock. “This is a family run company,” Dickey said. “Like any good family, we’re behind him. We’re hoping for the best.”
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reservoirDAWG
August 27th, 2009
11:16 am
Praying for you Chris.
Hagood
August 27th, 2009
11:18 am
Pull through this Rude you can’t leave us with just Perry and Leo…
Chad
August 27th, 2009
11:19 am
Hope you get well Rude!
tt
August 27th, 2009
11:21 am
Chris is a true professional and i wish him a complete recovery. His is a fighter and will win this one….
Richie
August 27th, 2009
11:23 am
I’ve been a fan of the Rude One for a long time. Best of luck Chris, somebody has to keep Perry straight.
RG
August 27th, 2009
11:24 am
Chris, you are in my family’s prayers.
TKO
August 27th, 2009
11:26 am
Everyone is praying for you Chris, get well soon.
Pete
August 27th, 2009
11:28 am
Rude is AWESOME! Prayers are with him.
GMoney
August 27th, 2009
11:28 am
Rude, I know you beat this.
GMoney
August 27th, 2009
11:28 am
Rude…I know you’ll beat this.
manster
August 27th, 2009
11:28 am
Wishing you a speedy and full recovery, to be honest, you are the only reason i can listen to the show.
DawgPhan
August 27th, 2009
11:29 am
Best wishes, Rude. Been listening to Rude since the, was it, Z93 days? Certainly loved the show on 680 with Dukes.
The Blause
August 27th, 2009
11:30 am
Get well, Chris!
Actually Hagood, it’s just Perry we’re stuck with since Leo never says anything unless the other two are talking baseball.
Richard
August 27th, 2009
11:31 am
Get well soom Chris. You can beat this! Keep your head up and keep fighting. My prayers are with you.
Manny
August 27th, 2009
11:32 am
My prayers are with you Roo-roo!
Matt
August 27th, 2009
11:39 am
You’re in our prayers Rude One! Get well soon!
Brooke
August 27th, 2009
11:40 am
Get well Chris…it’s no fun teasing you if you’re sick.
Stay strong in prayer.
Brian
August 27th, 2009
11:43 am
I’ve been listening to Chris Rude since the “Chris and JD” show at Rock 105 in Jacksonville,FL in the early 80’s….so I feel like I’ve grown up listening to this guy…he will make it and be stronger in the end…..fight it Chris…
Stew Fan
August 27th, 2009
11:50 am
I wish you well and hope that you’ll beat this, but 680 still Sucks!!! Have a Nice Day
askinc
August 27th, 2009
11:50 am
Chriss, stay strong! You will beat this. Prayers for you and your family
ben
August 27th, 2009
11:53 am
stay strong. you delightfully blighted my teenage years! God speed!
BullDawg Rick
August 27th, 2009
11:57 am
Prayers sent in your name, Bro… GodSpeed to you Chris !!!!!
getwell
August 27th, 2009
12:01 pm
You can do It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how2fish
August 27th, 2009
12:06 pm
Chris best of luck..stay postive and listen to the doctors..we are praying for you!
OZZFEST
August 27th, 2009
12:07 pm
Rude, Willard & Kaedy are the ROYALTY OF ATLANTA RADIO.
Peace!
Waucka
August 27th, 2009
12:10 pm
Leave it to a hater at 790 to get all negative.
Ryan
August 27th, 2009
12:11 pm
We’re all pulling for you!
Greg
August 27th, 2009
12:14 pm
Get well soon Chris!!
FDawg
August 27th, 2009
12:15 pm
Rude…hang in there. We’re praying for ya.
johnboy
August 27th, 2009
12:21 pm
So many of us relate to you ROO ROO ’cause you are what we hope that we are on a good day: practical, polite, straight shooting & informative. I admire that you don’t use gimmicks like being brash or abrasive to work people up. God speed a return to full health!
CDawg42
August 27th, 2009
12:32 pm
Rude…good luck and God speed!
bravesgrl4life
August 27th, 2009
12:33 pm
Prayers are with you, Chris. A friend of mine had a similar type of cancer last year and he’s doing well now. I will pray the same thing for you.
Zone Fan
August 27th, 2009
12:36 pm
Not a 680 fan by any means……but my prayers go out for Rude and hopefully he kicks this cancer in the arse and doesn’t have to miss any time in the process. God Bless you Chris and pull through now.
Doubtful
August 27th, 2009
12:44 pm
The Dickeys are a family that stands with and behind it’s employees. We’ll see how long that lasts.
j nes
August 27th, 2009
12:50 pm
Rude, you have brightened many of my mornings. Get well soon.
Freddie G
August 27th, 2009
12:53 pm
Rude I am a fan of yours, and will continue to pray for a full recovery.
Braves Fan
August 27th, 2009
12:54 pm
Praying for you Rude. Keep your chin up.
Rob Horton
August 27th, 2009
12:57 pm
Chris, you helped me get through back in 94 when I had it, now I’m rooting for you to beat this. Us suvivors will stick by you. God Bless
Bone
August 27th, 2009
12:57 pm
Get well soon, Chris! There’s only so much that we can take of Perry in the mornings!!
PMC
August 27th, 2009
12:57 pm
Get Well Soon C. Rude. Playing guitar helps!
Joe
August 27th, 2009
12:58 pm
Rude is my all time favorite on Atlanta radio. I know you can lick this. I will continue to pray for you and Kaedy to overcome this.
Hendu
August 27th, 2009
12:59 pm
Best Wishes
Becky
August 27th, 2009
1:04 pm
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this trying time..
Phil
August 27th, 2009
1:06 pm
You are the best Rude. Hope you have a speedy recovery! I’ll be thinking of you.
Ian Punnett
August 27th, 2009
1:07 pm
hey rude – after you beat this we can say aliens were involved and you can be a guest on my coast to coast show – I have an opening at the 2:36 am slot on tuesdays.
Roadrunner
August 27th, 2009
1:18 pm
Keep your spirits up & your family close Rude. We’re all pulling for you! Get well soon.
TCB
August 27th, 2009
1:21 pm
Chris I will pray for you brother I myself just found out I have thank God a non-cancerous pituitary tumor and I know its tough mentally. Just trust in the Lord he has all power in his hands. “Psalms 91″
Big Mike
August 27th, 2009
1:32 pm
Be Strong Brother! You will make it through this!
JerryT
August 27th, 2009
1:33 pm
Best wishes Chris.
Love the show.
marie
August 27th, 2009
1:37 pm
I loved C-Rude at 96 ROCK and love him at 680.
You’re in my prayers.
Stay Rude, my friend!