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Dick Kay Death – Obituary | Reporter Dick Kay Dead – Passed Away

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Dick Kay Death – Dead,  Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: Dick Kay, the longtime Chicago political reporter for WMAQ-TV Channel 5 passed away today. He was 84. I met him in the summer of 1987 when I worked at City Hall. He was a very nice man. So sad. R.I.P.

Great political editor Dick Kay has died. He was an inspiration to a little girl in Glenview who watched the news and dreamed of covering #chicago #politics. One of the greats. Rest In Peace.

On May 13th, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Dick Kay through social media publications made on Twitter.

InsideEko is yet to confirm Dick Kay’s cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.

This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Kay so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.

Tributes To Dick Kay

Across social media users’ timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Kay as people mourn the passing.

The radio station @WCPT820 to air a tribute Saturday to longtime broadcaster Dick Kay, who died today at the age 84. His show aired on WCPT on Saturdays. More remembrances:
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of a broadcasting legend, Dick Kay. He was part of the WCPT family for 12 years & was a devoted husband & father. He dedicated his life to covering Chicago & loved talking politics with everyone including his listeners.
Had the pleasure of being on Dick Kay’s radio show talking politics and always enjoyed

@Doogieman tough, straight-forward reporting and commentary. Sorry to learn of his passing. RIP.
Heartbroken over the passing of Dick Kay. A self made man & a force of nature. I just had the pleasure of being a guest on his show last Saturday. Time is so fleeting and life is so fragile. Dick was a no nonsense truth seeker… with a big heart! Rest peacefully my dear friend.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Dick Kay. Wonderful person and a strong Democrat as well. Condolences to all his friends, colleagues, and, most importantly, family.
Heartbroken to learn that one of Chicago’s great journalists has passed away. Dick Kay always brought a warm earnestness to his work. In recent years, I looked forward to his show on WCPT 820 where he always championed democracy, the truth & facts.

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More information on the death of Kay will be updated as we receive it. Official obituary publication will be made by the family of the deceased.

This publication does not contain information on Dick Kay’s funeral plans and visitations. You may wait for the family to release a statement on that or reach out to them when it is convenient for them to speak.

Family privacy should be respected at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the passing of Kay.