Popular Kansas City morning radio host Johnny Dare hopes to be released from hospital this weekend
98.9 The Rock!’s program director says outpouring of love has helped in Dare’s recovery
Updated: 9:53 AM CDT Jul 16, 2021
Johnny Dare – an institution on morning radio in Kansas City – remains off the air and is still in the hospital, according to a post from 98.9 The Rock!’s program director.But there are signs that he is improving and getting better, Bob Edwards, 98.9’s program director, said in a Facebook post. “Johnny’s test results continue to improve, and we are hopeful he will be released from the hospital this weekend,” Edwards said.Dare has been hospitalized this week after “issues with his pancreas” were discovered and he was “experiencing a lot of pain,” Edwards said.Edwards said Dare wants to thank everybody for the well wishes.“On behalf of Johnny Dare, I sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support,” Edwards said. “I have watched Johnny read your posts and comments while visiting him in the hospital, and I can tell you he is humbled, so appreciative, and your thoughts have truly lifted his spirits. “It’s just been so kind and generous. We can’t thank you enough. Knowing Johnny, you will get the full story when he returns to the air soon. Until then, thanks again for the amazing support. There is no doubt that is helping his recovery.”The Johnny Dare Morning Show has been waking up Kansas City since 1993 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Johnny Dare – an institution on morning radio in Kansas City – remains off the air and is still in the hospital, according to a post from 98.9 The Rock!’s program director.
But there are signs that he is improving and getting better, Bob Edwards, 98.9’s program director, said in a Facebook post.
“Johnny’s test results continue to improve, and we are hopeful he will be released from the hospital this weekend,” Edwards said.
Dare has been hospitalized this week after “issues with his pancreas” were discovered and he was “experiencing a lot of pain,” Edwards said.
Edwards said Dare wants to thank everybody for the well wishes.
“On behalf of Johnny Dare, I sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support,” Edwards said. “I have watched Johnny read your posts and comments while visiting him in the hospital, and I can tell you he is humbled, so appreciative, and your thoughts have truly lifted his spirits.
“It’s just been so kind and generous. We can’t thank you enough. Knowing Johnny, you will get the full story when he returns to the air soon. Until then, thanks again for the amazing support. There is no doubt that is helping his recovery.”
The Johnny Dare Morning Show has been waking up Kansas City since 1993 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.