About John Fisk
John Fisk was an American radio personality.
John F. Fisk (October 14, 1946 – December 20, 2004) was an American radio personality based in New York City, associated with the Pacifica Foundation's WBAI-FM.
Early life Born in New York State and raised in Manhattan, Fisk was the eldest son of Maryland native Martha (née Riley) and native Ohioan John F. Fisk IV.
Personal life and death
On Monday, December 20, 2004, Fisk died, aged 58 at his home in Manhattan's East Village, following a long battle with bone cancer. and a memorial tribute was held the following month at St. Mark's Church.
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American radio personality
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John Fisk died on 20 December 2004.
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John Fisk was a radio personality.
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