Kidd Kraddick

Date of Birth: August 22, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Date of Death: July 27, 2013

Biography

David Peter Cradick, famously known as Kidd Kraddick, was an American radio host and television personality renowned for his morning radio show “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.” Born in Napoleon, Ohio, Kraddick began his career in radio at the age of 19. His charismatic personality and unique style quickly captured audiences, leading him to work at various radio stations across the United States, including in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Tampa. In 1992, he launched “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning,” which became a nationally syndicated show, reaching millions of listeners daily. Kraddick was also the founder of Kidd’s Kids, a charity dedicated to helping children with chronic or terminal illnesses.

5 Interesting Facts about Kidd Kraddick

1. Kidd Kraddick won the Marconi Award for Major Market Radio Personality of the Year in 2006.

2. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly through his charity Kidd’s Kids, which arranges trips to Disneyland for children with life-altering conditions.

3. Kraddick initially wanted to be a dentist before discovering his passion for radio.

4. He was posthumously inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2013.

5. Kidd Kraddick once hosted a television show called “Dish Nation,” which features radio personalities from across the country.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kidd Kraddick

1. “Keep looking up, because that’s where it all is.”

2. “Every day is a new opportunity to change your life.”

3. “The only way to be truly happy is to make others happy.”

4. “Radio is a love affair, and I’m deeply in love.”

5. “Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Kidd Kraddick’s net worth was estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Kidd Kraddick had one daughter, Caroline Cradick, who has followed in her father’s philanthropic footsteps and is involved with the Kidd’s Kids charity.