Longtime Winnipeg radio host Larry Updike ‘most intelligent, yet funniest guy’

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by Eva Wasney

Winnipeg Free Press

June 20, 2014

PHIL HOSSACK / FREE PRESS FILES Larry Updike died Thursday following a diagnosis of leukemia and a brief battle with colon cancer.

Larry Updike was a beloved local radio personality, ordained minister, talented musician and lifelong advocate for the most vulnerable members of society.

Updike died early Thursday morning following a diagnosis of leukemia and a brief battle with colon cancer. He was 69.

News of Updike’s death spread quickly on social media — where he was an active participant — and was met with an outpouring of photos and stories from the many friends, fans, public figures and colleagues with whom he connected during a 40-year career in broadcasting.

He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Mary-Ann Updike, and son, Gordon.

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