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New York, NY (77WABC) — It is with profound sadness that Red Apple Media, Inc. announces the death of 77WABC Host Bernard McGuirk at the age of 64.
Mr. McGuirk, host of the “Bernie & Sid in the Morning” Program with co-host Sid Rosenberg, died on Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 2022 following a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
He leaves behind a wife Carol and two children, Melanie and Brendan.
77WABC plans to air a special tribute to the late Mr. McGuirk on Tuesday, October 11th.
Services for Mr. McGuirk have not yet been announced.
Please leave messages, memories and condolences below.
1,709 Responses
Peace & Strength to Everyone Especially Bernie’s Family. We Will Miss You.
I feel like I lost a family member this morning when I heard the news on WABC. His brilliance and wit were beyond anyone on radio. His “ beat Bernie” segment worked because his knowledge of history was astounding. He not only knew the answer, but often added additional information to expand our knowledge. He cannot be replaced. My sincere condolences to his wife and children.
"Which of them belongs in white?"
– The Cardinal
Long time listener since the 80’s. I feel like I lost a family member. Bernie was a humble, brilliant, clear, truthful thinker, with a lightening quick wit and tongue. In a cast of super funny characters, he was absolutely the most hilarious. There will never be another Bernie.
Who can forget Bernie’s great line, "Hockey is a racist sport. The only thing black is the puck, and they be slapping it around all game!"
When Imus went off the air, I was crestfallen. No one did a better interview. No one could tease the truth out of a politician like the I-Man. But at least we had Bernie (and Sid) to continue (to some degree) the Imus legend. Now, not only is Bernie gone, it’s as if Imus is gone all over again.
Bernie, thank you for so much great humor and commentary my entire adult life! You will be sorely missed but never forgotten!
Rest in peace brother! You were a good one!
My condolences to Bernie’s family and to his wabc family. He was the best. I listened to him since his early days with Imus. He was an integral part of Imus’ show and happily he got the opportunity to shine on his own for the genius he was. I will miss him dearly. Good rest his soul. Rest peacefully Bernie. 🙏🙏😢
Rest In Peace dear Bernie. Will miss listening to you on 770 AM WABC.
I’ve been a fan of Bernie since the Imus days. So glad he found his place with Sid. They were a great team. Will miss you Bernie. SenDing sympathies to his family and his other family @ ABC. RIP.🙏
I have listened to Bernard for over 30 years.
Beside the fact he was funny and a great radio host he was right on all the major issues of our time. While others opined on topics they were invariably proven wrong. I will miss him.
My condolences to his family and friends and he and Sid always make us feel like were part of that family. I assure you Bernard, you will be missed.
I was very sorry to hear this news this morning. My condolences go out to the McGuirk family, the Rosenberg family and the entire WABC radio family. He will be missed!
We were so sad to hear of Bernard’s passing this morning. I have been praying for him daily.
We began listening to him when he was the producer of the Imus show and enjoyed his commentary on O’Reilly’s Fox show. But we most enjoyed listening to him and Sid every morning. We send my deepest condolences to his family and to his colleagues at WABC. Rest in Peace.
Dear WABC family and Bernie’s family,we listeners will miss Bernie so much!Please extend prayers to his wife and children!We will miss his wit and political clout!!Elizabeth
Omg, so sad. I was listening at 6am when Chad announced Bernies passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by so many. RIP BERNIE, GOD SPEED 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for making me laugh in the mornings, you’re a true New Yorker telling it like it is but doing it with charm, You’ll be greatly missed.
Rest in peace
So sorry on Bernard Mcguirk passing I am heart broken! Me and my wife send condolences to the family and friends and 77wabc. We will never forget Bernie he was the man God Bless his family R.I.P.🙏
Gonna miss u Bernie… you’re in good hands now… may God bless u and you’re family
So sorry for your loss❤️
Couldn’t get through the mornings at work
without listening to Bernie & Sid.
Sending Healing Prayers to Family & Friends. God Bless
My deepest condolences to Bernard’s family and ABC family. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏
So sad to hear the news today. Bernie was the best. Extremely intelligent, so funny, humble and kind. I have been setting my alarm for 6am every morning since Bernie has been out, hoping he was back or to get a health update. He will be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.
New to morning radio last year but quickly became a large fan of Bernie and Sid. Bernie had a presence and personally like no other! Loved his voice his comments his humor and how he loved this country. He will be truly missed, but is at peace and not suffering anymore. RIP kind soul🙏🙏❤️God bless
The light of heaven to "Bernie McGuirk." Sincere condolences to his wife, children, father and his WABC family. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. – Irish Blessing
Very sad day. My sincere condolences to Carol and the family.
For half my life I have been listening to Bernie in the morning. From the Iman days to now the #1 show with Sid. It’s like I lost a family member.
My deepest sympathy to his wife Carol, his son Brendan and daughter Melanie. He is now without pain and the struggle that cancer causes.
Until we meet again… RIP Bernie.
Sending condolences to the McGuirk family. Bernie will be deeply missed by everyone.
Please extend my condolences and appreciation to Carol, Melanie, Brendan, and his Dad and let them know that he was a positive force in my life. He was someone very rare.
To the rest of his WABC Radio Family and his friends I morn your loss.
I too feel the loss of a person that personified kindness, intelligence and humanity for his fellow human beings. I looked forward to tuning in every morning to hear what Bernie had to say about so many things. I cried this morning hearing of this sad news. He made the world a much better place. Rest in peace Bernie.
Deepest sympathy to Bernie’s family and WABC family. I followed him all the way back to Imus days.
Super bright, great wit, family man, much admired.
He will be greatly missed.
God Bless.
Incredible talent and brilliant man, My sincerest condolences to Bernie’s family and the WABC family
Rest in peace. From your days in Soundview…
Thank you for making me laugh in the mornings, you’re a true New Yorker telling it like it is but doing it with charm, You’ll be greatly missed.
Rest in peace
Bernie
It’s Gary please check on my wife make sure she’s safe up there she loved the cadence and sound of your voice and it helped her with her English
She was from Brazil
Godspeed Bernard we love you
RIP Bernie. You and Sid made my morning long commute easy to deal with. The listeners will miss you and we love you! Tell the big man in the sky to make sure Trump wins in 24′. We love you Bernie!
Bernie rest in peace as I’ve been a fan since the 80’s. Always enjoyed listening to you on Imus and then the Bernie and Sid show. Your humor and intellect was legendary that will be missed but never forgotten and mission.
So very sad. We will miss Bernie very much. My sincere condolences to Bernie’s family and everyone at WABC. 🙏🙏
The radio in my truck isn’t all that good but when I could get you and Sid I enjoyed the way the two of you would laugh and feed off each other. Rest in peace your passing is our lost and heaven’s gain. Amen
RIP, NY RADIO ICON. There’s not many .
God Bless Bernard….🙏🙏
He is off to start his new Radio Career with RUSH LIMBAUGH…until Bo Sneardly arrives….🙏🙏🙏
Very sad to hear. Followed Bernie over the years loved hearing his perspective on world issues and sense of humor. Also enjoyed knowing that a kid from the Bronx could reach out to many listeners with is insightful thoughts. God Bless Bernie and his family.
Radio will never be the same, I loved listening to Bernie, one of the smartest, funniest and most articulate guys on radio. My heart is broken. RIP Bernie!
Dear Bernie: Thank you for your company on my morning drive.
Bern, loved you for 3 decades. I will miss you greatly. Thank you Sid for loving Bernie like we did.
Thank you Bernard for all the years of great radio you provided. My sincerest condolences to your family and to your WABC radio family. Special condolences to your radio partner Sid. May God bless you all and give you comfort in your hour if need.
Bernard was a great man, with a stellar career. He grew up at the same time as myself in South Yonkers, and I felt like he was my brother. I listened to Bernie and Sid every morning on the way to work, and I describe him as a strong voice crying in the liberal wilderness. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Rest In Peace .. from our humble beginnings in the Projects in the Bronx to such a successful career. You fought
valiantly like a true New Yorker
My condolences to the McGuirk family. Started listening to Bernie with Imus. Continued enjoying Bernie when he teamed up with Sid. He was a great and compassionate man. Never pulled punches and always spoke his mind. He will be missed but thought of often. Rest in peace.
I have the utmost respect for anyone that speaks his mind and tells it like it is. Thank you Bernie for being that guy. We will miss you. Rest In Peace and my family condolences to your family.
This doesn’t belong and we all know why. RIP
Glad you went out #1
See you on the other side.
Years ago I wondered what my morning drive would be without Imus and his crew including Bernie. Then in the last couple of years I could only listen to Imus for a few minutes as in the end all he did was b*tch about people and how he felt. Lo and Behold Bernie and Sid came along. Never once did I hear Bernie complain. Everyday he brought me laughter and joy. Bernie you are one in a million and I hope you’re in heaven having a raucous time with all the Cardinals gone before you. Thank you and God bless
So saddened by his passing. Condolences to his family and WABC radio family who we listen to daily. Even though we will not hear his comforting voice anymore, his words will live on. Truly one of the great men of this city! God Bless!
Bern, loved you for 3 decades. I will miss you greatly. Thank you Sid for loving Bernie like we did.
I moved to Florida from canarsie…but I never missed listening to my pals Bernie and Sid…I followed you even closer after I was diagnosed..
May you finally find peace..I will miss your humor and devotion to the values of the working people of America. I loved your views on the conservative movement…you made America great!!!