Don Daynard Obituary: Toronto, Canada radio host Don Daynard Dies at 88: According to an online obituary on Friday, April 21, 2023, Don Daynard has passed away unexpectedly. However, cause of death was not disclosed.
In a tribute video posted to the CHFI website, host Michelle Butterly described him as “a force of fun.”
“His voice would make any car or room so much better,” she said.
Butterly recalled Daynard’s final show, saying that people were lined around the block of the Sheridan Centre downtown.
“I kid you not at the end of the show they brought in a white horse and Don Daynard popped on and rode off into the sunset to happy trails,” she said. “In Toronto, he is legendary.”
“Thanks for making every morning in Toronto perfect”
Daynard’s long-time cohost Erin Davis posted the tribute video to her social media on Friday, saying that she will find the right words for the sad news next week.
When I started in radio, I worked in the news department at CKFM doing traffic & entertainment. I sat alongside Don as part of his morning show. I always found his passion for music, deep & inspiring. He treated me fairly & man, we laughed alot!
RIP Daynard, thank you for all! pic.twitter.com/uT9ev963LH— Dani Elwell (@DaniElwell00) April 21, 2023
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