Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel praised Rush Limbaugh as a "true patriot" following the announcement of his death on Wednesday, telling Fox News that the conservative talk radio icon inspired "millions of conservatives."
Limbaugh's family announced that he had died at the age of 70 on Wednesday morning after a battle with lung cancer.
"The conservative cause has lost an icon today," McDaniel said. "Rush Limbaugh was a true patriot who made immeasurable contributions to our national politics, inspiring millions of conservatives to join our movement."
McDaniel added that everyone should "Please keep his wife Kathryn and his family in your prayers."
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