Eleven days after his death at 71, Charlie Tuna was a trending topic Tuesday on Facebook as fans of the radio legend expressed their love and grief on social media.
The family asked that donations be made in his name to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. His fans recalled his year in radio, especially Los Angeles starting in 1967 at KHJ and later KROQ.
He also worked at KRLA, KODJ and KLAC, then hosted the “Charlie Tuna in the Morning” program on KBIG until 2007. After that station changed format, he moved to K-Earth 101, where he stayed until 2015, when he focused on a syndication business.
Tributes to Tuna:
THANK YOU #CharlieTuna for being such a big part of the soundtrack of our lives. https://t.co/pyVr7BaYub #legend pic.twitter.com/Uxa8vWhKkf
— LA City Attorney (@CityAttorneyLA) March 1, 2016
The great #CharlieTuna He will be missed. 1 of the all time greats in radio. Thoughts & prayers go out to his family pic.twitter.com/jqK4m0puBE
— Mike Horn (@MikeHornCRN) March 1, 2016
.@HowardStern remembering LA radio legend Charlie Tuna now on the Stern Show. #CharlieTunahttps://t.co/2lGJp8wJRm pic.twitter.com/vv6fVO5uWg
— Stern Show (@sternshow) March 1, 2016
Radio Interview 1973 DJ Charlie Tuna. pic.twitter.com/DnwL1PwPTD
— MJ (@_smelly_) March 1, 2016
Here is sad news; a voice that was a vital part of the soundtrack of local L.A. Radio has died. RIP Charlie Tuna.https://t.co/60ZNXLMXSO
— Sam Rubin (@SamOnTV) March 1, 2016
RIP Charlie Tuna… don’t worry, it’s the one you’ve probably never heard of.
— Indie Claws (@Skullcat) February 29, 2016
Really sad to hear that Charlie Tuna has passed away. Radio legend. #RIP #CharlieTuna @garybryanshow @GZapoleon pic.twitter.com/py0FDRmhc3
— Art Martineau (@rebelsart) February 29, 2016
A beautiful sunset welcomes my friend, Charlie Tuna, to heaven. What a wonderful man and super talent! Gone too soon pic.twitter.com/cvMtxdv6hP
— Rick Dees (@rickdees) February 29, 2016
The great Charlie Tuna has died. What a legend. He inspired countless numbers of people to get into radio…many… https://t.co/VI8oOdYKiB
— David Adair (@CaptDaveOnAir) February 29, 2016
It’s hard to lose your heroes. https://t.co/ti4ace8nkF: Longtime L.A. Radio Legend Charlie Tuna, 71, Passes https://t.co/XsaHFjOJMo
— Jon Belmont (@jbelmont) February 29, 2016
A tribute to a boss jock who was also a great guy and a real mensch. RIP Charlie Tuna https://t.co/EwDhkdZrAF via @youtube
— Larry Rice (@LarryRiceWxGuru) February 29, 2016
Thank you, Charlie Tuna. One of my favorite radio/game show announcers has died. https://t.co/N9DsQRiHY5
— Jason DeRusha (@DeRushaJ) February 29, 2016
I was too busy in the newsroom yesterday to comment appropriately.I grew up in LA. I was fortunate enough to have…
Posted by Monty Wolf KOH, Reno on Tuesday, March 1, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that American disc jockey and radio personality, Charlie Tuna,…
Posted by Charlie Tuna on Monday, February 29, 2016