Rush Hudson Limbaugh III was an American radio personality, political commentator, author, and entertainer. Known popularly as “Maha Rushie,” he began his career in radio during his teenage years. His professional breakthrough came in 1984 when he launched his talk show on Sacramento’s KFBK station. His unique commentary style and conservative viewpoints attracted a large audience.
After moving to New York and joining WABC in 1988, Limbaugh’s national profile soared. His syndicated program, The Rush Limbaugh Show, became one of the most popular talk shows in American history, eventually becoming the highest-rated talk radio program in the United States.
By 2012, Rush Limbaugh had a weekly radio audience of approximately 15 million, making him the most-listened-to talk radio host, a title confirmed by Talkers Magazine. Limbaugh maintained this popularity for decades, using his platform to influence political discourse across the United States.
Beyond radio, Limbaugh also found success as an author. His books, The Way Things Ought to Be (1992) and See, I Told You So (1993), both became New York Times bestsellers. His writings, like his radio broadcasts, blended politics with entertainment and reflected his trademark conservative ideology.
At the peak of his career, Limbaugh was among the highest-paid figures in the U.S. media industry, with an estimated net worth of $400 million. His influence, both culturally and politically, solidified his status as a significant voice in American conservative media.
Rush Limbaugh was born on January 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was the son of Mildred Carolyn "Millie" and Rush Hudson Limbaugh Jr., a lawyer and World War II fighter pilot who served in the China-Burma-India theater. Limbaugh came from a family of legal professionals, although he chose a different path, stating he lacked interest in the legal profession.
As a student at Cape Central High School, from which he graduated in 1969, Limbaugh was more interested in sports than academics. He played football and later enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University, where he received a partial scholarship. However, he left college before completing his degree to pursue a career in radio broadcasting.
Limbaugh’s personal life included several marriages. He wed Roxy Maxine McNeely in 1977, a union that ended in divorce three years later. In 1983, he married Michelle Sixta, a college student and later a fitness instructor; they divorced in 1990.
His third marriage was to Marta Fitzgerald in 1994. The couple remained together for a decade before divorcing in 2004. In 2010, Limbaugh married Kathryn Rogers, a party planner, in a private ceremony attended by several public figures. The couple did not have any children.
Rush Limbaugh left a lasting impact on American media and politics. His radio show helped to shape conservative commentary and brought talk radio into mainstream popularity. With a polarizing yet influential presence, he maintained a strong following throughout his career, and his contributions to political media continue to be felt long after his passing in 2021.
| Birth Date: | 12 Jan, 1951 |
| Age: | 69 yrs |
| Occupations: | Radio personality Writer Journalist Children's writer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Cape Girardeau |
| residence: | Palm Beach |
| Education: | Central High School Southeast Missouri State University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Twitter Id: | Rushlimbaugh |
| Net Worth 2021: | 600 million |
