Andrew Lee, a well-known radio host in the Twin Cities, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2022, due to an illness. His colleagues revealed the news on June 27, 2022, on Twin Cities News Talk. Lee was recovering from open-heart surgery at the University of Minnesota when he passed away. He was the co-host of Justice And Drew, a popular morning show on AM 1130 KTLK.
A Tribute to Andrew Lee
Lee’s co-host Jon Justice announced the news of his demise on air, while he was in a hospital recovering from his own open-heart surgery. Justice said that this was the hardest thing he had ever done in his radio career and added that Lee’s wife was with him at the time of his passing. He also said that he had asked to be the one to make the announcement to the public.
Justice described Lee as his best friend and said that he was devastated by his loss. He said that he had texted and joked with Lee in the hours before his death and that he could not believe that he was gone. He also said that he could not text him, call him, or do their show together anymore.
The radio station KLTK paid tribute to Lee in a web post that stated, “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have been informed of the passing of our friend and colleague Andrew Lee on Saturday, June 25. Join us at Twin Cities News Talk and iHeartMedia Minneapolis as we lift Drew’s wife and two children with our thoughts and prayers.”
According to Sportskeeda, Lee was also the co-host of The Minnesota BeerCast, a show dedicated to the local craft beer scene. He had experience in talk radio and had worked as a program director for Entercom and Journal Broadcast Group before joining iHeartMedia as an executive producer.
The Cause of Death of Andrew Lee
The cause of death of Andrew Lee has not been officially revealed by his family or the radio station. However, some sources have speculated that he may have died from complications related to his open-heart surgery or from an underlying health condition.
According to Dekhnews, rumors are spreading on the internet about what happened to Andrew Lee, but no one knows the real reason behind his death. The website also stated that it was not a good time to ask the reason for his death from his colleagues, friends, or family, as they were in deep pain and needed sympathy and condolence.
According to Stardomfacts, Lee was a resident of Delano, Minnesota, and a native of Ocala, Florida. He studied at the Audio Recording Technology Institute and Appalachian State University. He was married and had two children.
The Legacy of Andrew Lee
Andrew Lee was a beloved radio personality who entertained and informed thousands of listeners in the Twin Cities and beyond. He was known for his humor, intelligence, and passion for various topics such as politics, sports, beer, and music. He had a loyal fan base who appreciated his wit and honesty.
Many fans and friends expressed their grief and condolences on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. They shared their memories of listening to Lee’s shows and interacting with him online or in person. They also praised his talent and professionalism as a radio host.
Some of the notable personalities who paid tribute to Lee included Scott Johnson, a senior editor at Power Line Blog, who wrote an article titled “Andrew Lee, RIP”, where he said that Lee was “an irreplaceable loss” and that he got to tell him how highly he thought of his work in the closing minutes of their show on Friday.
Another person who honored Lee was Cüneyt Arkın, a Turkish actor who starred in many films such as The Man Who Saved The World. Arkın tweeted that he was saddened by the news of Lee’s death and that he had enjoyed talking to him on their show last year.
Andrew Lee will be remembered as a talented and charismatic radio host who made a positive impact on many people’s lives. He will be missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and fans. May he rest in peace.
