Dan Carson, a longtime radio host and stadium announcer in Calgary, passed away on June 28, 2023 at the age of 60. He was a beloved figure in the country music and sports community, and his death has left many people heartbroken and shocked.
A Career Spanning Over Three Decades
Carson was born in Smithers, B.C., and started his radio career in high school. He moved to Calgary in the mid-1980s and joined Country 105, where he became part of the popular morning show team known as the Odd Squad. He worked with co-hosts Robyn Adair, Charley West, Ray Grover, Doug Veronelly and Roger Rhodes for over 30 years, winning multiple awards and recognition for their entertaining and philanthropic work.
Some of their achievements include:
- More than 10 Canadian Country Music Association awards for Personalities of the Year
- Nominations for the Personalities of the Year award at the Academy of Country Music Association and the Country Music Association in Nashville, Tenn.
- The Country Music Association’s International Broadcasters of the Year Award in 2015
- Raising millions of dollars for the Alberta Children’s Hospital through the Country 105 Caring for Kids Radiothon
Carson was also a passionate sports fan and a legendary game announcer for the Calgary Stampeders football team for more than three decades. He traveled with the Triple-A Calgary Cannons baseball team as a radio host with CKO in the early 1990s. He was known for his unique and humorous take on sports, politics and current events.
Dan Carson Obituary – A Sudden and Mysterious Death
Carson’s departure from Country 105 was announced on Facebook in August 2019, but no reason was given for his exit. He remained active on social media until June 2021, when he posted his last tweet about his son’s graduation.
His death was confirmed by his former colleagues and friends on June 28, 2023, but no details were provided about his cause of death or his funeral arrangements. Many people expressed their condolences and shared their memories of Carson online.
According to some sources, Carson had been battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer that had spread to his lungs and brain. He had undergone chemotherapy and radiation treatments, but they were unsuccessful. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Carson is survived by his sons Matthew and Kyle and his former wife Tracy.
A Legacy of Laughter and Love
Carson will be remembered as a talented and generous radio host who brought joy and laughter to millions of listeners. He was a loyal friend, a devoted father and a proud Calgarian. He touched many lives with his kindness, humor and compassion.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, fans and colleagues.
Rest in peace, Dan Carson.
