CONSERVATIVE radio persona Rush Limbaugh gave a heartfelt Christmas message to his followers and household, thanking them for listening in 2020 as he battles most cancers.
Talking from his EIB Community studio on Wednesday, Limbaugh, 69, confirmed appreciation for all that his supporters have performed and meant to him.
Conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh thanked his followers and household in a Christmas messageCredit score: Twitter
With delicate music enjoying within the background, Limbaugh said: “I hope you all have an excellent Christmas, an excellent new yr.”
“I hope that the issues which are in retailer for all of us within the coming yr are actually higher than what we’ve got endured in 2020,” he continued.
“I don’t know too many individuals who’ve loved 2020—most likely some sickos on the market who’ve—however 2021 needs to be higher.”
Limbaugh mentioned he and his community, which stands for Excellence In Broadcasting, will attempt to make 2021 higher than this tumultuous yr.
Rush Limbaugh thanked his household, which incorporates his spouse Kathryn RogersCredit score: Getty Photographs – Getty
A fan of Rush Limbaugh mentioned she was moved by his Christmas messageCredit score: Twitter
“Once more, people thanks a lot,” Limbaugh concluded.
“You might be simply the very best. My household is simply the very best. Thanks.”
Lots of Limbaugh’s followers expressed regret that the political commentator’s days on the air might be numbered.
“Failing to carry again tears now that Rush might have simply performed his final present,” tweeted GOP operative Matt Braynard.
GOP operative Matt Braynard requested Rush Limbaugh’s followers to hope for himCredit score: Twitter
Rush Limbaugh mentioned ‘2021 needs to be higher’ than 2020
This yr was a tough one for the conservative radio icon.
In February, Limbaugh introduced on his present that he had been recognized with superior lung most cancers.
“From the second you get the prognosis, there’s part of you daily, OK, that’s it, life’s over, you simply don’t know when,” he mentioned on the time.
Rush Limbaugh acquired the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in early 2020Credit score: AFP – Getty
“So, throughout the time period after the prognosis, you do what you may to delay life, do what you may to delay a cheerful life.”
Limbaugh mentioned residing with the terminal sickness includes measuring “a cheerful life in opposition to no matter medicine it takes.”
He has missed a number of reveals whereas present process chemotherapy therapy.
Rush Limbaugh has taken days off his present whereas present process most cancers therapiesCredit score: Alamy Stay Information
In October, Limbaugh compared his cancer diagnosis to a “loss of life sentence” and mentioned he prays each night time that he’ll get up the following day.
He mentioned his newest scans have been “not dramatic” however nonetheless confirmed “some development” of the most cancers.
Earlier this month, Limbaugh told his listeners that “daily stays a present” and that he’s “blessed to be alive.”
He mentioned that he would want to take extra days off from his present sooner or later resulting from medical challenges.
“However the truth that I’m in a position to get again right here and be with you is a real blessing, and I admire it and admire your understanding all through all of this,” he mentioned.
Limbaugh acquired the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump shortly after disclosing his prognosis.
