Jason Janik / Splash NewsFamed radio host David "Kidd" Kraddick has died.
The 53-year-old "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" host passed away suddenly at a charity golf tournament for his Kidd's Kids Foundation in New Orleans Saturday.
"Kidd devoted his life to making people smile every morning, and for 21 years his foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to thousands of chronically and terminally ill children," a statement on Kraddick's Kidd Nation website said.
"He died doing what he loved, and his final day was spent selflessly focused on those special children that meant the world to him," the statement continued. "At the appropriate time, we will release more information about the cause of death."
Kraddick first got his start in radio in Dallas in 1984 working late nights, according to the Dallas Morning News. After moving over to a radio morning show in the early 1990s, his show started to gain a widespread following, and later moved into syndication in 2001.
Further details regarding Kraddick's death have yet to be released, but
Jake Pavelka: So upset to hear about @KiddKraddick One of the best radio host! RIP
Michael Urie: RIP #KiddKraddick, awesome DJ taken far too young. Used to listen on my way to school - even got to guest on his show a few years back.
Pete Wentz: Rest in peace, kidd kraddick. Sad news, always had fun talking to him...
Joe Jonas: The sad sad news about Kidd Kraddick is shocking. He will be missed greatly.
Kelly Clarkson: Oh Man, I just heard Kidd Kraddick died! He's my childhood dj. What a sad day. His poor family. He was always nice 2 me from the beginning.
Mark Cuban: RIP Kidd Kraddick. You were an amazing man and a friend. You are already missed.
Dr. Phil: Broken hearted, my dear friend @kiddKraddick has tragically died.Great father,great man.Just together,so happy, excited abt his engagement.
Chris Daughtry: Wow. RIP Kidd Kraddick! Blown away! This DJ has always been a HUGE supporter of us! Prayers and love to his family!
Nick Jonas: #RIPKiddKraddick