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Remembering Radio Legend Patrick Ellis | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@54.173.194.164 Patrick Ellis, 77, who hosted 96.3 WHUR- FM’s “Gospel Spirit Show” for more than 40 years, died on July 16 from complications due to COVID-19. The longtime broadcaster had been in the hospital since last month for treatment of coronavirus, however WHUR sorrowfully announced his passing on July 17. […]

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