Legendary radio and TV personality Kidd Kraddick, who hosted the Dallas, Texas based and nationally syndicated Kidd Kraddick in the Morning radio show, died on Saturday at the age of 53. He passed away in New Orleans at a fundraising event for his Kidd's Kids charity organization at Timberlane County Club in Louisiana.
Kidd impacted thousands of lives everyday with his radio show and his charity work. He also impacted the lives of some of our favorite superstars. Even if you didn't know who Kidd was, you have probably seen him and heard his show at least once. He interviewed many of the biggest music stars and gave some of them their first shot to be on the radio. Below is simply a collection of tweets from celebrities who are sending out their condolences to Kidd‘s family and are also remembering the radio legend with their own stories.
Kidd impacted thousands of lives everyday with his radio show and his charity work. He also impacted the lives of some of our favorite superstars. Even if you didn't know who Kidd was, you have probably seen him and heard his show at least once. He interviewed many of the biggest music stars and gave some of them their first shot to be on the radio. Below is simply a collection of tweets from celebrities who are sending out their condolences to Kidd‘s family and are also remembering the radio legend with their own stories.
Joe Jonas: "The sad sad news about Kidd Kraddick is shocking. He will be missed greatly."
Ed Sheeran: "Completely speechless. Rest in peace Kidd."
Niall Horan: "Wow ! Literally can't believe it! Soo sad! We only seen him like 5 days ago in Dallas! Very sad! #RIPKiddKraddick. I watched Kidd Kraddick help break so many artists with his live sessions on YouTube when I was a kid! Real lover of music he was."
Harry Styles: "Absolutely devastated to hear about the sad passing of Kidd Kraddick. He was always so nice and will be incredibly missed. Lovely man. RIP. My love and thoughts go out to his friends and family. Very very sad news."
Austin Mahone: "Just heard the worst news that @KiddKraddick past away... I used to listen to his morning show every morning on the way to school. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten. Ur the man @KiddKraddick always and forever."
Kelly Clarkson: "Oh man, I just heard Kidd Kraddick died! He’s my childhood dj. What a sad day. His poor family. He was always nice 2 me from the beginning."
Demi Lovato: "#RIPKiddKraddick.. Grew up with you always on my radio.. Had the pleasure of meeting you back when I was 9 at a showcase where even way back then, you believed in my talent. Dallas, TX lost a hero tonight and my heart is broken for the KISS FM family. You’re already missed Kidd.. Also, praying for Kidd’s family and friends.. Was a pleasure knowing you for so many years.. #WeLoveYouKidd ❤❤❤"
Gavin DeGraw: "Just heard the news about Kidd Kraddick. I’m crushed. My prayers go out to his family & all who knew and loved him. Great human being."
Jason Derulo: "It was an honor & a blessing to have known you! I'm deeply saddened 2day. My deepest prayers go out to your family. #RIPKiddKraddick"
Chris Daughtry: "Wow. RIP Kidd Kraddick! Blown away! This DJ has always been a HUGE supporter of us! Prayers and love to his family!"
Scooter Braun: "heard the awful news that my friend @KiddKraddick , a man who always #gaveback to those in need has passed away. RIP Kidd. U will be missed. Have to add...some people talk it and some people live it. @KiddKraddick lived it! he cared, he put in the time and he gave back. #RIPKidd"
Jamie Follese: "Extremely to sad to hear about Kid Kraddick. He gave us a bit chance on his radio station early in our career and always supported us."
Ian Keaggy: "Thinking of the legendary Kidd Kraddick tonight. He was a rock star of the radio world, and a top tier gentleman. So sad. #RIPKiddKraddick"
Nash Overstreet: "So saddened to hear about Kidd Kraddick. Such a great part of radio/music for so many years. Praying for his family."
Karmin: "Lost one of our favorite people on the planet, @KiddKraddick - can't believe you're gone buddy. RIP."
Cimorelli: "Just saw that Kidd Kraddick died. Stunned. RIP Kidd. We had so much fun with him in Jan. Honored to have met him and spent time with him. :("
Logan Henderson: "My friend @KiddKraddick you will be missed! You had such a sweet and generous heart! Love to his family."
One Republic: "R.I.P Kidd Kraddick- u were the coolest man, loved every interview we ever did & every time we hung out. rest in peace"
Hanson: "We're in total shock at the terrible news of the sudden passing of our friend. @KiddKraddick. A sad sad day. #ripkiddkraddick"
Victoria Justice: "So sad 2 hear about 1 of my fave radio hosts, Kidd Kraddick passing. I did 1 of my fave interviews ever w/ him: http://youtu.be/7_Ei8pyY4VQ #RIP"
Cody Simpson: "devastated hearing the news about @KiddKraddick today. such a cool bloke. saw him not too long ago in Dallas. you'll be dearly missed pal."
Our thoughts and prayers here at Hit Zone go out Kidd's family and friends during this difficult time. RIP Kidd, you'll be missed!
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Ed Sheeran: "Completely speechless. Rest in peace Kidd."
Niall Horan: "Wow ! Literally can't believe it! Soo sad! We only seen him like 5 days ago in Dallas! Very sad! #RIPKiddKraddick. I watched Kidd Kraddick help break so many artists with his live sessions on YouTube when I was a kid! Real lover of music he was."
Harry Styles: "Absolutely devastated to hear about the sad passing of Kidd Kraddick. He was always so nice and will be incredibly missed. Lovely man. RIP. My love and thoughts go out to his friends and family. Very very sad news."
Austin Mahone: "Just heard the worst news that @KiddKraddick past away... I used to listen to his morning show every morning on the way to school. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten. Ur the man @KiddKraddick always and forever."
Kelly Clarkson: "Oh man, I just heard Kidd Kraddick died! He’s my childhood dj. What a sad day. His poor family. He was always nice 2 me from the beginning."
Demi Lovato: "#RIPKiddKraddick.. Grew up with you always on my radio.. Had the pleasure of meeting you back when I was 9 at a showcase where even way back then, you believed in my talent. Dallas, TX lost a hero tonight and my heart is broken for the KISS FM family. You’re already missed Kidd.. Also, praying for Kidd’s family and friends.. Was a pleasure knowing you for so many years.. #WeLoveYouKidd ❤❤❤"
Gavin DeGraw: "Just heard the news about Kidd Kraddick. I’m crushed. My prayers go out to his family & all who knew and loved him. Great human being."
Jason Derulo: "It was an honor & a blessing to have known you! I'm deeply saddened 2day. My deepest prayers go out to your family. #RIPKiddKraddick"
Chris Daughtry: "Wow. RIP Kidd Kraddick! Blown away! This DJ has always been a HUGE supporter of us! Prayers and love to his family!"
Scooter Braun: "heard the awful news that my friend @KiddKraddick , a man who always #gaveback to those in need has passed away. RIP Kidd. U will be missed. Have to add...some people talk it and some people live it. @KiddKraddick lived it! he cared, he put in the time and he gave back. #RIPKidd"
Jamie Follese: "Extremely to sad to hear about Kid Kraddick. He gave us a bit chance on his radio station early in our career and always supported us."
Ian Keaggy: "Thinking of the legendary Kidd Kraddick tonight. He was a rock star of the radio world, and a top tier gentleman. So sad. #RIPKiddKraddick"
Nash Overstreet: "So saddened to hear about Kidd Kraddick. Such a great part of radio/music for so many years. Praying for his family."
Karmin: "Lost one of our favorite people on the planet, @KiddKraddick - can't believe you're gone buddy. RIP."
Cimorelli: "Just saw that Kidd Kraddick died. Stunned. RIP Kidd. We had so much fun with him in Jan. Honored to have met him and spent time with him. :("
Logan Henderson: "My friend @KiddKraddick you will be missed! You had such a sweet and generous heart! Love to his family."
One Republic: "R.I.P Kidd Kraddick- u were the coolest man, loved every interview we ever did & every time we hung out. rest in peace"
Hanson: "We're in total shock at the terrible news of the sudden passing of our friend. @KiddKraddick. A sad sad day. #ripkiddkraddick"
Victoria Justice: "So sad 2 hear about 1 of my fave radio hosts, Kidd Kraddick passing. I did 1 of my fave interviews ever w/ him: http://youtu.be/7_Ei8pyY4VQ #RIP"
Cody Simpson: "devastated hearing the news about @KiddKraddick today. such a cool bloke. saw him not too long ago in Dallas. you'll be dearly missed pal."
Our thoughts and prayers here at Hit Zone go out Kidd's family and friends during this difficult time. RIP Kidd, you'll be missed!
Posted By: Joe
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