Chuck Rich, Westwood One Entertainment Reviewer, Passes Away

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CHUCK RICH, the longtime WASHINGTON broadcaster known for his entertainment reviews for WESTWOOD ONE, passed away FRIDAY (12/8) at 65.

RICH was well known for his long stint at WESTWOOD ONE as well as the VOICE OF AMERICA, and also worked at AP RADIO, WTOP/WASHINGTON, and CBS affiliate WTOP-TV (now WUSA-TV)/WASHINGTON and wrote for THE WASHINGTONIAN.  He is survived by his wife, longtime media public relations consultant and former WESTWOOD ONE producer RITA RICH.

A funeral is being held TODAY at KING DAVID MEMORIAL GARDEN in FALLS CHURCH, VA; donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE or to the AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY.

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