Legendary Philadelphia radio host Sid Mark died Monday. Mark hosted a show called the "Sounds of Sinatra" which aired Sundays on Audacy's 1210 WPHT.
In an email to Barrett News Media, the company said it was saddened to learn about the iconic broadcaster's passing. Mark brought the sultry sounds of Frank Sinatra to Philadelphians for more than six decades.
"We lost a man who speaks for a living, whose audience has been enraptured by every word -- eloquent and articulate," said David Yadgaroff, SVP and Market Manager of Audacy Philadelphia. "Sid's radio career spanned 65 years, the last 22 at Talk Radio 1210 WPHT and 43 years of national syndication."
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Mark, 88, began playing Sinatra's music in 1956 while working at WHAT Radio. Over the years Mark developed a close relationship with the singer, even joining him for a performance at The Spectrum in 1974.
"His personal relationship with Sinatra began in the mid 1960's and allowed Sid to offer more than just the remarkable music but insights into Sinatra's career with personal anecdotes and stories behind the timeless music," added Yadgaroff.
Yadgaroff said that he first met Mark when he was trying to break into the business. He added that years later, they began working with each other at WPHT.
"I would visit him on the weekend at the studio and watch him deliver his legendary show while enjoying the camaraderie and stories," he added. We developed a true friendship and for that I am eternally grateful. I know I speak for everyone when I say this is a profound loss for all of us and Sinatra fans around the world. May his memory be a blessing."
The family asks that donations in Sid's memory be made to Best Friends Animal Society at bestfriends.org.
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