Lin Brehmer Dead at 68, Cause of Death

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At the age of 68, LIN Brehmer, a well-known radio host in Chicago, passed away.

Since 1991, Brehmer has been in charge of The Windy City’s WXRT morning programme.

“It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that we all lost our best friend,” Hemmert wrote.

“Lin Brehmer fought cancer as long as he could. He passed early this morning, peacefully, with his wife and son by his side.”

“Tomorrow at 10am, his XRT family will celebrate the incredible life of our best friend in the whole world. We’ll hold each other up through this heart-breaking time.”

“Lin would want that. Take nothing for granted. ~Terri Hemmert,” she continued.

Around 10 a.m. on Sunday, co-host of WXRT Terri Hemmert was the first to share the news via a Facebook post.

During his six-month struggle with prostate cancer, Brehmer was reported by the Chicago-Sun Times.

He would be taking a leave of absence from the WXRT in July 2022 to receive treatment, according to the radio.

At the time, he revealed that he and his family had spent years researching various treatments, including as radiation and medication regimens.

Brehmer initially started out in New York City before moving to Chicago in the 1990s to continue his radio career.

In 2020, after years of hosting the morning show, he switched to the radio’s mid-day time slot.

His famous and recurring essay piece, known as Lin’s Bin, is well-known to listeners.

A number of followers have commented on Hemmert’s Facebook post to support Brehmer.

“It’s hard to imagine Chicago radio without Lin,” one person noted.

“The music world and all who listened to Lin on XRT have lost a true, original voice. My condolences to the Brehmer family.”

Another explained that Brehmer consistently reminded them that being alive was something to be grateful for.

“Thanks for the music, Lin. And for always reminding us that it’s F’ing great to be alive,” they wrote.