Dori Monson, a popular and longtime Seattle radio personality, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Announcing the death, KIRO Newsradio reported that Dori was only 61 years old. The article stated:“The KIRO Newsradio family and Bonneville International Corporation – along with the immediate family of Dori Monson – are deeply saddened to announce Dori’s sudden passing Saturday night at a Seattle hospital.”KIRO Newsradio also mentioned that Monson had been suffering from health issues over the past few years. Furthermore, he suffered a cardiac event on Thursday, December 29, 2022, after which he was hospitalized.KIRO announced the demise of popular radio personality, Dori Monson. (Image via KIRO)Describing the radio personality as a “longtime watchdog of government and social issues,” KIRO Newsradio also exclaimed:“Dori was known by his many listeners as a boy from the “mean streets of Ballard.” View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDori Monson was amongst the top-rated mid-day hosts at KIRO-FM.Dori Monson was popular for covering social and political issuesAfter Dori Monson completed his education at the University of Washington, he started working in the field of radio, where his career spanned over four decades. He talked about social issues and politics, and his work was loved by the masses.Many friends, colleagues, and listeners paid tribute to the radio personality after receiving news about his passing away. Jason Rantz, from KTHH Radio, tweeted:“I’m in complete shock at the passing of Dori Monson. There’s nothing I can say in a tweet — or a book — to adequately describe his impact on our city, our radio stations, and our lives. In addition to inspiring me, he was my friend. I’m going to miss him.”Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio@jasonrantzI’m in complete shock at the passing of Dori Monson. There’s nothing I can say in a tweet — or a book — to adequately describe his impact on our city, our radio stations, and our lives. In addition to inspiring me, he was my friend. I’m going to miss him. mynorthwest.com/3766071/longti…1386158I’m in complete shock at the passing of Dori Monson. There’s nothing I can say in a tweet — or a book — to adequately describe his impact on our city, our radio stations, and our lives. In addition to inspiring me, he was my friend. I’m going to miss him. mynorthwest.com/3766071/longti… https://t.co/8Zf5V7DWe3Brock Huard@BrockHuardI don’t have words tonight but I do have endless prayers for @dorimonson wife Suzanne & his amazing girls & family. He loved them with that gigantic heart of hisAnd for his remarkable audience that followed him for three decades he loved you too. 1st Thess. 4:14. Love you Dori86149I don’t have words tonight but I do have endless prayers for @dorimonson wife Suzanne & his amazing girls & family. He loved them with that gigantic heart of hisAnd for his remarkable audience that followed him for three decades he loved you too. 1st Thess. 4:14. Love you Dori https://t.co/X09TznHqPtChris Egan King-5 TV@ChrisEgan5He was a sports producer at King 5 TV and a popular radio host in Seattle at @KIRONewsradio , but Dori also loved to coach basketball. In 2016 he led the Shorecrest girls basketball team to their first state title. RIP Dori Monson26721He was a sports producer at King 5 TV and a popular radio host in Seattle at @KIRONewsradio , but Dori also loved to coach basketball. In 2016 he led the Shorecrest girls basketball team to their first state title. RIP Dori Monson https://t.co/tKh9AAgFAJJonathan Choe Journalist (Seattle)@choeshowABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED: My dear friend Dori Monson passed away this weekend. He was a media watchdog, held public officials accountable, and cared so much about this region. I will forever be grateful to this man for believing in me. Massive loss. #Seattlemynorthwest.com/3766071/longti…892122ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED: My dear friend Dori Monson passed away this weekend. He was a media watchdog, held public officials accountable, and cared so much about this region. I will forever be grateful to this man for believing in me. Massive loss. #Seattlemynorthwest.com/3766071/longti…Sounders FOTY21 Cameron J. Collins Ⓥ@legalmindedpunkNo one did more to hurt political discourse and push right-wing nonsense in Seattle over the years than Dori Monson. I'm sorry to those who lost a friend, but he made Seattle a worse place, especially for the most marginalized amongst us.29232No one did more to hurt political discourse and push right-wing nonsense in Seattle over the years than Dori Monson. I'm sorry to those who lost a friend, but he made Seattle a worse place, especially for the most marginalized amongst us.Brett McDaniel@coachmcdzRIP ⁦⁦@DoriMonsonShow⁩ ⁦@dorimonson⁩ … appreciated your kindness over the years.14RIP ⁦⁦@DoriMonsonShow⁩ ⁦@dorimonson⁩ … appreciated your kindness over the years. https://t.co/9xw5QxYcClJoshua Trujillo@joshtrujilloKinda shocked to hear of the death of longtime Seattle voice and KIRO radio host Dori Monson. I found some photos I shot in November 2013 where he played basketball against Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. Sure seemed like a simpler political time.315Kinda shocked to hear of the death of longtime Seattle voice and KIRO radio host Dori Monson. I found some photos I shot in November 2013 where he played basketball against Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. Sure seemed like a simpler political time. https://t.co/GpK879BhCMHolla@terryhollimonDori gave us our very first opportunity to be on the radio. He gave us a platform on his show every week for a year. He sat and watched my daughter play hoops with me & most importantly he believed in me. He was my friend & I’m forever grateful for him.Rest easy Dori Monson.32914Dori gave us our very first opportunity to be on the radio. He gave us a platform on his show every week for a year. He sat and watched my daughter play hoops with me & most importantly he believed in me. He was my friend & I’m forever grateful for him.Rest easy Dori Monson. https://t.co/wsKZlyhCrBKatie Daviscourt🇺🇸@KatieDaviscourtI am absolutely heartbroken to hear about the passing of my dear friend and Seattle radio legend @dorimonson.He was a huge inspiration in my life and career. I grew up listening to him in the car on my way to school, and am so thankful he was someone that always supported me!41732I am absolutely heartbroken to hear about the passing of my dear friend and Seattle radio legend @dorimonson.He was a huge inspiration in my life and career. I grew up listening to him in the car on my way to school, and am so thankful he was someone that always supported me!💔Cathy Cangiano, the Bonneville Seattle Senior Vice President and Market Manager, also said in a statement:“We, along with Dori’s family, are mourning his loss. We are working on on-air tributes to memorialize and celebrate his life and legacy."Furthermore, the organization also described Dori as a “man of deep faith and a fierce advocate for girls’ sports for more than 25 years.” This is because Monson coached the Shorecrest High School girls' team to its first state title.While friends and family claim that Monson always suffered from a few health issues, the radio personality never abstained from living his life, as he enjoyed deep-sea fishing with colleagues and playing pickleball with his family. His colleagues described him as a devoted husband and father, as he leaves behind a wife and three adult daughters. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHowever, his passion for his work can be judged by the fact that he was active on Twitter talking about social issues even from the hospital bed on December 30, 2022. That is also when he made his last tweet:Dori Monson@dorimonsonButtigieg is a climate hypocrite. And both Dems and GOP are blaming him for airline and supply chain messes. Can someone name one attribute that made him qualified to be Transportation Sec? twitter.com/DailyCaller/st…Daily Caller@DailyCaller.@SeanDuffyWI: "Despite his fixation on climate change, Buttigieg flies everywhere on private jet!"21133.@SeanDuffyWI: "Despite his fixation on climate change, Buttigieg flies everywhere on private jet!" https://t.co/KTeC7FOXBDButtigieg is a climate hypocrite. And both Dems and GOP are blaming him for airline and supply chain messes. Can someone name one attribute that made him qualified to be Transportation Sec? twitter.com/DailyCaller/st…As of now, the family has not shared any updates about the funeral or further ceremonies which are to take place.