Who was Mike Trivisonno? Tributes pour in as Cleveland radio host passes away at 74

WTAM radio host Mike Trivisonno passed away on the evening of October 28, aged 74. The Cleveland native was mostly known for his show, The Triv Show, which aired on WTAM.The radio station paid tribute to Trivisonno on Facebook and remembered his achievements. According to WTAM, he raised almost $5 million for local charities throughout his career.Life and career of Mike TrivisonnoBorn on September 20, 1947, he was a well-known radio broadcaster and was primarily known as “Triv” by his listeners. He started his broadcasting career in 1987 while working at WNCX, commented on sports, and became a full-time personality.Mike Trivisonno hosted WWWE’s Sportsline in 1994. The ratings for the show increased, and he was put into afternoon drive-time, leaving Sportsline for other hosts. At the time, The Mike Trivisonno Show remained on first or second in ratings in its time slot on the market.Mike Trivisonno’s cause of death remains unknown (Image via dasslappy77/Twitter)Trivisonno’s show was initially related to sports. It became a discussion forum for sports, politics, current affairs, and other topics as time passed. Mike discussed the matters with listeners who called, along with the producers and sidekicks who worked with him.Mike Trivisonno was frequently ranked in Talkers Magazine’s Heavy Hundred. He was also nominated for the Large Market Personality of the Year Marconi Award in 2010.He first married his high school love, Linda, who passed away aged 61 due to lung and brain cancer in 2009. They have three children. Trivisonno then tied the knot with girlfriend Tami in 2011.Tributes pour inTrivisonno’s colleagues at WTAM also hosted an on-air tribute for him. Well-known people from Ohio sent their condolences to his family, while the public paid tribute on Twitter when they heard the news.Nick Camino@NickCaminoWKYCMike Trivisonno was a friend and a good man. Him and producer Marty Allen helped me get into the media business 15 years ago.A little secret: The whole radio thing, being mean on air and all that was only a shtick.Whether you loved him or hated him, you listened to Triv.1:57 AM · Oct 29, 202159843Mike Trivisonno was a friend and a good man. Him and producer Marty Allen helped me get into the media business 15 years ago.A little secret: The whole radio thing, being mean on air and all that was only a shtick.Whether you loved him or hated him, you listened to Triv.Karl Hungus@TomLasby@grillmasterac @ClevelandScene @SirFranksnBacon Hell is listening to the Mike Trivisonno show.1:46 AM · Oct 29, 20219@grillmasterac @ClevelandScene @SirFranksnBacon Hell is listening to the Mike Trivisonno show.Ryan smith@smittyballin12I literally gave mike trivisonno cpr today I am totally mind blown rip a legend5:59 AM · Oct 29, 202111I literally gave mike trivisonno cpr today I am totally mind blown rip a legendjulie carducci@sseneqinuDid Mike Trivisonno get the Covid-19 vaccine? If so this could have contributed to his death! RIP Mike!🙏❤️4:15 AM · Oct 29, 20213Did Mike Trivisonno get the Covid-19 vaccine? If so this could have contributed to his death! RIP Mike!🙏❤️Al Pawlowski@AlPawlowskiJust learned of legendary Cleveland radio personality Mike Trivisonno passing away today. I’m so sorry to hear. Agree or disagree with him, he was always genuine and true to himself. He had a very charitable heart. We had some great conversations, on and off air. RIP, Triv 🙏1:54 AM · Oct 29, 202129427Just learned of legendary Cleveland radio personality Mike Trivisonno passing away today. I’m so sorry to hear. Agree or disagree with him, he was always genuine and true to himself. He had a very charitable heart. We had some great conversations, on and off air. RIP, Triv 🙏Matt Fontana@MattFontana83Sad day in Cleveland radio. Mike Trivisonno passed away earlier today.1:36 AM · Oct 29, 202118211Sad day in Cleveland radio. Mike Trivisonno passed away earlier today.Ohio Department of Common Sense@OhioSenseSad to hear Mike Trivisonno passed today at 74. He was almost the ONLY conservative talk host in OH who never bought the narrative in Apr and May 2020. At the time most conservative radio hosts refused to allow guests to question covid response. Triv said: &quot;I just want answers!&quot;3:04 AM · Oct 29, 20218117Sad to hear Mike Trivisonno passed today at 74. He was almost the ONLY conservative talk host in OH who never bought the narrative in Apr and May 2020. At the time most conservative radio hosts refused to allow guests to question covid response. Triv said: &quot;I just want answers!&quot;Zach Shafron@ShafUnlimitedFred McLeod Les LevineMatt Loede Mike TrivisonnoWe’ve truly lost some legends. #RestInPeace 😢2:27 AM · Oct 29, 20211066Fred McLeod Les LevineMatt Loede Mike TrivisonnoWe’ve truly lost some legends. #RestInPeace 😢Daryl Ruiter@RuiterWrongFANCondolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Cleveland radio trailblazer Mike Trivisonno. #RIPTriv1:50 AM · Oct 29, 202132716Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Cleveland radio trailblazer Mike Trivisonno. #RIPTrivGovernor Mike DeWine@GovMikeDeWineFran and I are very saddened to hear of the death of Mike Trivisonno. Triv was one of a kind - a man who would ask tough questions but who also had a big heart.3:20 AM · Oct 29, 202134430Fran and I are very saddened to hear of the death of Mike Trivisonno. Triv was one of a kind - a man who would ask tough questions but who also had a big heart.Former US Representative Jim Renacci said that he was a long-time friend and more than a radio icon. He added that Mike was generous to several causes.Mike Trivisonno’s death was announced on WTAM AM 1100 during their afternoon broadcast. However, the cause of death remains unknown, and an official statement from the family is awaited.

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