Who Is Bill Anderson From Classical FM 96.3? Retired Broadcaster Dies At The Age Of 77

Posted by Lorie Orum on Saturday, May 18, 2024

Classical FM 96.3 icon Bill Anderson dies at the age of 77 years old. Learn more about the veteran radio broadcaster from here.

Bill Anderson had an amazing 60 years of career in radio broadcasting. He served more than two decades for the New Classical FM 96.3.

The radio icon also worked at a number of notable Toronto radio stations since 1972. Sadly, the word of his demise has spread over social media.

Classical FM 96.3 Bill Anderson Obituary & Death Cause 

Bill Anderson's death cause is yet to be announced. He reportedly died on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his residence in Collingwood.

Sources, however, claim that Bill had survived four heart attacks in his 80s. 

His death news was announced on The New Classical FM's Twitter page. They had retweeted the post shared by @JaneBrownNews.

In the tribute post, Brown writes: "Legendary Canadian radio broadcaster Bill Anderson has died at the age of 77."

"Bill had recently retired after more than 25 years at The New Classical FM, and nearly 60 years in radio.", She further mentions in her post.

Legendary Canadian radio broadcaster Bill Anderson has died at the age of 77. Bill had recently retired after more than 25 years at The New Classical FM, and nearly 60 years in radio. @billsjukebox @classical963fm @Classical1029fm #Iconic #RadioStar https://t.co/wFoR0prSZe pic.twitter.com/4cEuq1Bt8S

— Jane Brown (@JaneBrownNews) January 27, 2022

Saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Anderson. In addition to being a legendary broadcaster, he was a solid human, friend and mentor. Rest easy, Bill pic.twitter.com/V8H7Zm2j8f

— Peter Walker (@PeteWalkerkx96) January 27, 2022

Meanwhile, many other sources have also provided heartfelt condolences to the legendary radio broadcaster and his family members.

Who Is Bill Anderson Classical FM 96.3? His Wikipedia Explored

Bill Anderson worked for 25 years at the Classical FM 96.3. His voice was made for radio and was a prominent broadcaster in the 1990s. 

Anderson went tot he St. John’s High School for study. Soon, joined CFBC Radio as a broadcaster and interviewed many Canadian politicians.

After completing his Radio/TV Arts Course at Ryerson, he had also worked as the Rock n’ Roll DJ in Montreal.

At the Classical FM, he began working in 1995, soon from the channel he got noticed as the country's greatest radioman.

He then produced and hosted “Big Country” for more than 12 long years. After falling age, he took his retirement in October 2021.

Bill was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Association Hall of Fame in 1998. 

Bill Anderson Age & Birth Anniversary

Bill Anderson died at the age of 77 years old. He was born in the year 1945, however, we are unaware of his birthday details.

Bill Anderson, who retired from the Zoomer station Classical FM on October 8 https://t.co/JXLQhDAknS died January 25 pic.twitter.com/xoZqZ7aLJV

— 12:36 🌯 (@1236) January 27, 2022

Bill Anderson Has Been Married Twice: His Wife Details

Bill Anderson had met his first wife Elizabeth aka Betty at the poker table. They got married in 1943 at the age of 21.

Soon the couple was raising three lovely daughters; Margaret, Susan, and Sarah.

In early 1993, Bill and his spouse moved to Goderidge, Ontario. While, their daughter, Susan had been diagnosed with cancer disease.

Anderson has two grandchildren whose names are Victoria and Barbara.

In the later years, he was survived by his second wife Sharon and his children and grandkids.

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