Peter Deibler, a longtime DC radio host better known to listeners as Kane, died Friday after “a protracted illness,” his family’s lawyers said Monday. He was 43.
Deibler hosted “The Kane Show” on HOT 99.5 for many years and once contributed to NBC4. His program was broadcast in the DC area and beyond.
“Although co-hosts came and went, Kane remained a constant, reassuring voice for thousands of people who drove to work, took the kids to school and run errands,” lawyers for Deibler’s family said in a statement.
Deibler was a father of two daughters, whom he often talked about on the airwaves.
The radio network iHeartRadio expressed their condolences.
“We are deeply saddened to share the news that Kane has passed away. Kane has been an important part of our iHeart family for many years, from his early days at WFLZ in Tampa to his network of stations and success at HOT995 in DC and Club Kane. Keep Kane’s family and his girls in your thoughts and prayers, ”the company said in a statement.
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