Popular radio host Kidd Kraddick (real name David Peter Cradick) has died suddenly at the age of 53 while attending a charity golf tournament in New Orleans organized to support Kidd's Kids charity .

Popular radio host Kidd Kraddick (real name David Peter Cradick) has died suddenly at the age of 53 while attending a charity golf tournament in New Orleans organized to support Kidd's Kids charity.

He has many fans of the popular morning drive radio show Kidd Kraddick in the Morning in the twin Soo's, broadcast locally on Yes! 99.5 FM.

His morning show is broadcast to more than 75 radio stations and is considered a leader as one of the most listened to morning shows.

Below is the full text of the official statement posted on Kraddick's Kidd Nation website:

"All of us with YEA Networks and the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning crew are heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend and leader. Kidd devoted his life to making people smile every morning, and for 21 years his foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to thousands of chronically and terminally ill children.

Kidd passed away today in New Orleans at a golf tournament organized to raise money for his beloved Kidd’s Kids charity.

He died doing what he loved, and his final day was spent selflessly focused on those special children that meant the world to him.

We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and his colleagues. At the appropriate time, we will release more information about the cause of death."

The official website www.kiddnation.com is experiencing heavy traffic resulting in server overload as fans and friends alike attempt to post their condolences.

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