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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Art Laboe, the pioneering radio DJ who read heartfelt song dedications to generations of loyal listeners and was credited with helping end segregation in Southern California during an eight-decade broadcast career, has died. He was 97.
Art Laboe, the pioneering DJ credited with helping end segregation in Southern California, has died. He was 97.
Art Laboe died Friday at the age of 97 after contracting pneumonia. He was known for sharing his love of oldies music for more than seven decades on the radio.
Art Laboe, the pioneering DJ credited with helping end segregation in Southern California, has died at 97 of pneumonia.
Art Laboe, the pioneering DJ credited with helping end segregation in Southern California, has died. He was 97.