We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ian Punnett, an American radio broadcaster, author, professor and Episcopal deacon. Ian’s death has left a profound impact on his friends and family, leaving them devastated.
In this post, we aim to provide you with all the information related to Ian’s passing, offering a glimpse into the life and legacy of this multifaceted individual. Our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones during this difficult time.
What is Ian Punnett’s Cause of Death?
Ian Punnett passed away on December 21, 2023, after a brief illness. Punnett, who hosted the late-night paranormal program Coast to Coast AM on weekends, announced his passing on social media stating that he had died after a brief illness.
How Did Ian Punnett’s Loved Ones Pay Tribute to Him?
Ian Punnett paid tribute to him on social media. We shall miss his wonderful sense of humor and sharp mind greatly. Cathy Wurzer tweeted, “The brilliant Ian Punnett, who helped launch @mytalk1071 has died.”
The worlds of journalism and broadcasting have lost two incredible people.
The brilliant Ian Punnett, who helped launch @mytalk1071 has died at 63 and the Grand Dame of the Mn Capitol Press Corps, former @StarTribune reporter Betty Wilson has passed into history. RIP to both.— Cathy Wurzer (@CathyWurzer) December 23, 2023
Boner Yogurt tweeted, “Rip Ian Punnett.”
Rip Ian Punnett #Coast2CoastAM pic.twitter.com/0z9Ihzi2jk
— Boner Yogurt (@BonerYogurt) December 22, 2023
George Knapp wrote, “Longtime radio personality Ian Punnett has died.”
Longtime radio personality Ian Punnett has died. Ian has been part of the Coast to Coast AM broadcast family for many years. C2C staff was informed earlier today.
— George Knapp (@g_knapp) December 22, 2023
Tim Andrews tweeted, “R.I.P. Ian Punnett. I enjoyed listening to him on Coast to Coast and whenever he filled in on the old WGST.”
R.I.P. Ian Punnett. I enjoyed listening to him on Coast to Coast and whenever he filled in on the old WGST. https://t.co/m8f9Vmudfm
— Tim Andrews (@TimAndrewsHere) December 23, 2023
One user tweeted, “Oh Friends we are devastated about the passing of our Mr. Wonderful, Ian Punnett.”
Oh Friends we are devastated about the passing of our Mr. Wonderful, Ian Punnett . Heartbroken for dear Margery & the boys (itchy & scratchy) & a real loss to his many many radio friends. No one made us giggle like Ian. And he named us “LoJ”. We are going to miss Ian so very much pic.twitter.com/7TUAbqTBnk
— Lori & Julia (@LoriJulia) December 23, 2023
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From Where Did Ian Punnett Get Education?
Punnett began his academic journey at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he contributed as a student columnist for the Daily Illini. In 1988, he successfully earned his degree in English literature and rhetoric.
Later, Punnett pursued a Master of Divinity degree at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta and was ordained as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church. Taking his education further, Punnett enrolled in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in 2013, aiming for a Ph.D.
He completed his doctoral studies in 2017, focusing on the creation of a theory titled “Toward a Theory of True Crime: Forms and Functions of Nonfiction Murder Narratives.”
A Look at the Professional Life of Ian Punnett
After college, Punnett co-hosted rock morning radio shows like “Ian Case and the Coach” on WXLP in the Quad Cities. Later, he teamed up with Mike “The Duke” Donegan for “Ian Case and The Duke” on WKDF in Nashville during the early-to-mid-1990s.
In between, Punnett was the morning host on WMJY in Long Branch, New Jersey. Moving to talk radio in 1993, he joined WGN in Chicago until 1996. In 1997, Punnett hosted a nightly talk show on WGST in Atlanta under his real name.
Returning to WKDF in 1998, he co-hosted from his home studio in Atlanta, playfully slipping up on his pseudonym.
Punnett co-hosted Ian and Margery with his wife on KTMY in Minneapolis-St. Paul and was the regular Saturday night host of the widely syndicated paranormal-themed Coast to Coast AM. On August 1, 2007, Punnett reported the Minneapolis bridge collapse on CNN. In July 2013, Punnett ended his radio hosting career in order to begin studies for a doctoral degree.
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