Russ Martin, a radio station on 97.1 The Eagle, was found dead in his home early Saturday morning, according to Frisco police.
A friend of Martin’s went to check on him at 6300 Douglas Avenue and found him unanswered, police said.
Police responded around 12:30 p.m., and Martin, 60, was pronounced dead at home. His cause of death has not been determined, but police said no gambling is suspected.
During a 13 o’clock show on The Eagle, several members of the show interrupted the programming to announce Martin’s death and remember their friend.
“Our friend – our mentor – is gone,” one person said.
Through emotional tributes, the group remembered Martin’s life – the good times and his struggles – and the emotions they went through after learning about his death.
They said they intend to find a way to pay a proper tribute to Martin, who hosted The Russ Martin Show on 97.1.
A post on the Facebook page and The Eagle website asked fans to share their favorite memory of Martin.
Martin was taken off the air in 2008, when his old station, Live 105.3, switched to sports discussions. He has been on the station since 2000. He returned to radio on KEGL 97.1 in 2010.
Shortly before leaving the air, Martin was arrested on charges of domestic assault against his girlfriend. Subsequently, Martin did not plead for any competition.
The Russ Martin Show Listeners Foundation, which supports the families of Dallas-Fort Worth police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty, has existed since 2002 and has awarded more than $ 500,000 to Dallas-Fort Worth families primarily respondents.
Anyone with information about Martin’s death can call Frisco Police at 972-292-6010. Anonymous tips can be made by sending FRISCOPD messages and advice to 847411 or through the Frisco PD application.
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