Comedian Ron Sexton, who was known for enjoying Donnie Baker on “The Bob and Tom Show,” died suddenly Friday while on tour in Ohio.
In keeping with Sexton’s family, the comedian was in the midst of traveling to a show when he unexpectedly died.
The family reported the previous TV star also had a show on Saturday in addition to 39 other stops on the tour.
Sexton’s family announced his passing on Sunday through Facebook.
“It’s with immense sadness that we let everyone know that Ron Sexton passed away yesterday,” read the post on the comedian’s page. “He was Donnie Baker to most of you, but Ron and Dad to us.”
“Please respect our privacy presently and pray for our family,” concluded the post alongside a photograph of Sexton and his family.
“The Bob & Tom Show” host Tom Griswold, 70, also posted a tribute to his late friend.
“Ron was known by thousands and thousands of listeners of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’ for the indelible comedic characters he played on-air — including Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac, and Floyd the Trucker, in addition to his spot-on celebrity impersonations.,” wrote Griswold on Facebook. “Ron was a much-loved colleague and friend, and we are going to miss him greatly.”
“We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He made many, many individuals completely satisfied during his greater than 20 years with ‘The Bob & Tom Show,’ and we are going to remember him with love and gratitude,” concluded the post.
It’s currently unknown what led to the beloved comedian’s death.
The Post reached out to Sexton’s rep for comment.
Born in Indiana in 1971, Sexton found his love for radio when working for his highschool’s station as a baseball commentator.
In 2005, Sexton was hired by “The Bob & Tom Show” and have become a rousing hit resulting from his celebrity impersonations in addition to his iconic character, Donnie Baker.
Since news of his death first broke, several fans have posted their very own tribute to the late media personality.
“Absolutely heartbroken to listen to concerning the sudden passing of the incredibly talented comedian Ron Sexton aka Donnie Baker,” tweeted fellow comedian Jon Reep. “I fell in love with him the minute I heard him on the Bob & Tom show, and it made my day when he agreed to crash my podcast and take over.”
“His humor brought me laughter and countless lives, and his absence might be deeply felt,” continued the tribute. “May his legacy proceed to shine brightly within the hearts of all those he touched and I’d say that right to his face! RIP buddy, I swear to God!”
“I used to be so sad to listen to that our friend and great comedian @DonnieBaker1 has passed away,” said one other fan. “You mostly showed us the best way to laugh at life and I appreciate you.”
“Make’em laugh each day in heaven Ron!! aka: Donnie Baker,” tweeted a 3rd fan.
Sexton is survived by his wife Tracy and his five children: Eric, Alex, Abigail, Aliah Jim, and Ila.
