About Ed Hurst
Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 94). Ed Hurst was an American presenter.
Ed Hurst (July 16, 1926 – October 30, 2020) was an American radio and television personality. He referred to himself at one time as the "Stone-age Dick Clark".
Early years Hurst was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey and graduated from Atlantic City High School.
He started his career from 1943 to 1946 at WFPG, in Atlantic City. Hurst then did a radio show on WPEN-AM 950, and had named him Person of the Year in 1990, along with his broadcasting partner, Joe Grady. Grady and Hurst were also inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance "Walk of Fame" in 1993.
Personal life Hurst married his onetime producer, Cissie, and had two children: a daughter, Merle, and a son, Brian.
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Who was Ed Hurst?
American radio personality
When was Ed Hurst born?
Ed Hurst was born on 16 July 1926 in Atlantic City.
When did Ed Hurst die?
Ed Hurst died on 30 October 2020 in Margate City.
What was Ed Hurst's occupation?
Ed Hurst was a presenter.
What nationality was Ed Hurst?
Ed Hurst was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Hurst. https://biography.guide/ed-hurst/
MLA: "Ed Hurst." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-hurst/.
Chicago: "Ed Hurst." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-hurst/.
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