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!
jamesr1991
August 27th, 2009
1:39 pm
We’ll send up some prayers for you Rude. Get well.
NaterMan
August 27th, 2009
1:44 pm
Praying for you!
Greg
August 27th, 2009
1:55 pm
You know, when the idea of Rude doing a morning sports how came about, I was hinking what the heck. But you are a stand up guy and I enjoy the very much. I reallyhope the best for you as Atlanta radio needs you!!
Stephen Smith
August 27th, 2009
1:58 pm
Get well Rude!
Bacnbits
August 27th, 2009
2:10 pm
Keep fighting the good fight Ru Ru. Tell Perry to Shut up!
Mr. A
August 27th, 2009
2:13 pm
Rude…….. I will pray for you and trust God to totally heal you. We really enjoy your show!!!!
jokurone
August 27th, 2009
2:22 pm
Rude, ain’t no sunshine when your gone….hurry back youda Man!
Hamburglar
August 27th, 2009
2:24 pm
Sounds like a radio prank to me.
Remember Jimmy Baron is always ready to fill in.
Oops, I already have a job; I mean, Jimmy Baron has a job.
GT Falcon
August 27th, 2009
2:34 pm
Got you in my prayers Rude, you can beat this! Cant take a chance on the nightmare of Perry having his own show without you!
CubicleWarrior
August 27th, 2009
2:38 pm
Stay Rude my friend
cboyett
August 27th, 2009
2:39 pm
My prayers are with you…
Mel
August 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
RU RU!!!! comon RU RU!!!!! now we stuck wit dat CARPETBAGGA!!!! and LEO!!!!! PERRY you ol FRUITCAKE!! bobby cox needs to be gone RU!!!!!!!!!
Gov. Clinton Tyree
August 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
Chris, good luck. You make sportstalk in Atlanta fun.
Lew Mac Daddy
August 27th, 2009
2:47 pm
My prayers are with you Rude. I feel like we go back a long time and you seem like an old friend. I remember the days of Christopher Rude, Lorna Love & “Radical” Bradford. Who remembers Pale Whte Sausage? I know you’ll pull through this and my prayers go out to you and your boys.
GaTiger2
August 27th, 2009
2:49 pm
Stay positive. Stay Rude. My prayers are with you.
extremerightwing
August 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
My prayers are with you dude. Ride to work with you and Perry every day.
Zone lovin Rude Fan!!
August 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
I’ll be praying for you Rude. Get Well soon brother.
John from Stn Mtn!
August 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
Rude my man this too shall pass!
Get well brotha!
JASon
August 27th, 2009
3:28 pm
Get well Rude, we’ll be praying for ya.
peewee herman
August 27th, 2009
3:33 pm
I’m pullin’ for you dude !
John
August 27th, 2009
3:50 pm
RU-RU! Get better buddy!!
LOL
August 27th, 2009
3:57 pm
First thing I thought of was to do a ‘MEL’ post, but someone beat me to it!
JD
August 27th, 2009
4:03 pm
RUDE HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON MAN. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS BRO!
bravesfan
August 27th, 2009
4:06 pm
even thou i don’t like you or your crazy liberal views, best of luck, hope you pull thru this!
MiltonDawg
August 27th, 2009
4:08 pm
Good Luck Rude…stay thirsty my friend
bravesfan
August 27th, 2009
4:18 pm
even thou i don’t like you or your crazy liberal views, hope you pull thru this. Good luck!
K. T.
August 27th, 2009
4:18 pm
Rude, you will be fine. Best wishes and we’re praying for you.
McCann Fan
August 27th, 2009
4:20 pm
Stay positive Rude! Love the show!
Brian
August 27th, 2009
4:22 pm
You are the man RUDE, I’m praying for a speedy recovery!
608TheFan FAN
August 27th, 2009
4:33 pm
Hey Rude. Good luck, and we’ll be listening for you. Thoughts and prayers, buddy.
big dawg 89
August 27th, 2009
4:37 pm
good luck RUDE.. thankfully we weren’t on that government controlled health care plan, you’d still be waiting in line to be checked out….
then they’d schedule you for 5 months down the road to start chemo and radiation…
good luck, you can do it…
Paddy
August 27th, 2009
4:47 pm
Our family’s prayers will be giving you strenght. Best wishes.
Robin
August 27th, 2009
4:55 pm
Good luck Chris; we are all praying for your recovery.
Tom
August 27th, 2009
5:03 pm
RUDE GET WELL SOON!!!!
M7Super
August 27th, 2009
5:14 pm
Christopher Rude is an Atlanta treasure. I’ve followed him throughout his career and he consistently makes great radio. Sending all the positive thoughts in the world to him and his family. We love you, Chris!
KnightInATL
August 27th, 2009
5:27 pm
My prayers are with ya, Rude. Get better soon!!
Clete
August 27th, 2009
5:29 pm
You’ll be in my prayers bro. Be strong ….I know you’ll beat this.
ReKing
August 27th, 2009
5:41 pm
Stay Strong Chris!! God Bless.
"Hometeam" Brandon Leak
August 27th, 2009
5:52 pm
Get well soon man.
Les
August 27th, 2009
6:08 pm
Chris,
You’ve made my drive time for many years. I very much enjoy your perspective and what you bring to sportstalk and man-talk. Pull through this thing. I need you on the airwaves. Plus, I need for you to coach Leo along.
ech2os
August 27th, 2009
6:09 pm
6 years already. Jesus. I can’t believe that. I think Rude is the best in the business. I don’t always agree with him, but I think he has done a great job of cracking jokes and talking sports. To make the switch from FM radio to Sports Talk like he did tells me he has a lot of personality.
Ralph Garr
August 27th, 2009
7:10 pm
I remember Chris on 96 rock working with the “Hull Man” and the devil beard back in 91……..Great memories………Prayers and thoughts are with you my friend…..Get well soon!
CrazyDiamond
August 27th, 2009
7:22 pm
Shine on, Chris. Our prayers are with you.
zzzzzzz
August 27th, 2009
7:25 pm
Get well soon, God bless
JPfromthe A
August 27th, 2009
7:47 pm
I’m praying for you Rude!!! I’ve been listening to you for a long time and look forward to even more time with you on the airwaves.
Jools
August 27th, 2009
8:17 pm
I am praying to my Wiccan Goddess for your recovery. In the meantime eat turnips soaked in George Dickel, the positive healing energy from the spirits will lift yours. Do not discount reflexology, stick a hot needle into your third toe. Aromatherapy has it’s benefits mix beans with sandalwood and rub it into your chest, sniff in increments of 12 counts. Also, You may experience flatulence, I recommend an Arbys Jamoca shake to settle the colon.
Real Deal Wilson
August 27th, 2009
8:21 pm
I wish you a very speedy recovery Rude. Please know that
10’s of thousands are sending you not only best wishes but
good vibrations.
Kenny from Athens
August 27th, 2009
8:44 pm
Thoughts and prayers to Chris Rude from a big fan of yours in Athens. From one father to another, please get well soon.
Jeff
August 28th, 2009
8:09 am
Chris, get well soon. I will keep you in my prayers.
Atl Fan
August 28th, 2009
9:36 am
Get well Rude, You are one of the brightest spots on Atlanta Radio!!
Tim
August 28th, 2009
10:50 am
Get well buddy!!
bobby p
August 28th, 2009
11:17 am
Hang in there. Listen to you every day. Will be praying and pulling for you. Take care of JChad – good guy.
Mark
August 28th, 2009
11:26 am
Hang in there Chris. You will beat this animal!
VC
August 29th, 2009
12:04 am
Chris, I listen to you every morning ! I’ve been thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers! Hope you are back 100% VERY SOON !!!!!!!
Michael G
October 19th, 2009
5:31 pm
If there is a silver lining, I am sure Rude has already thought…maybe now some marijuana can be enjoyed!!! for medicinal purposes… of course!
stb
December 4th, 2009
10:58 am
pray for the best, but prepare for the worst , you have kids to think about. wish you well.
EB
December 5th, 2009
11:00 am
Wishing you a speedy recovery Chris and the show is not the same without you!
Mark C. Mulkey
December 17th, 2009
9:45 am
Chris, Long time fan.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
David S
December 21st, 2009
7:42 pm
Chris,
I’ve really missed hearing you in the mornings giving Perry and Leo a hard time. Good luck with your recovery from cancer. Please keep us updated on your progress!
David S.
JOE
January 6th, 2010
3:36 pm
get well brother thoughts & prayers are with you!!!!
miss u a bunch in the AM
d.mack
January 14th, 2010
8:14 am
Rude, do you feel the prayers of the folks in Atlanta who are true believers? Embrace them, and The God who loves us all…. He will see you thru!
AJ
February 4th, 2010
10:38 pm
Rude, we miss you and are praying for you. Enjoy the Super Bowl!
Ed Reading
February 7th, 2010
4:11 pm
Good luck Chris hang in there stay positive my wife works with cancer patient’s the teatments have a really long way.Hope to here you again real soon youre the best!