Kevin “Kevy Kev” Russell died this week after he was hospitalized with “a fever he couldn’t get rid of,” according to a post on KBDZ 93.1’s Facebook page .

“About five weeks ago, it seems Kevin contracted the West Nile virus,” the post reads. “He had a fever he couldn't get rid of, so, when his temperature spiked and stayed there, he was admitted to the hospital. His condition deteriorated and it became obvious after a while, he was not going to get better again.”

Other posts on the station’s page refer to Russell as the General Manager of KBDZ’s parent company, Donze Communications. The classic rock station is based in Perryville, approximately one hour south of St. Louis.

“Kevin is one of our best friends, he talked with everyone pretty much at least once a day,” KBDZ employee

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