Listeners and Fans Say Goodbye to Fez Whatley
Fez Whatley passed away early on Saturday August 14th after a massive heart attack.(Read more) Decades of fans took to the internet to grieve, express condolences, express love and to thank him for the years of entertainment. RIP Fez trended in the United States for hours in tribute to a beautiful life and a beautiful man. It would be impossible to reprint all of the love that poured on to social media, but we selected some favorites to share. Click on our Instagram post to see thousands more comments and memories. If you’re feeling sad, it helps.
Oh no! Always loved listening to him!
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez!!!
— Ron Funches (@RonFunches) August 14, 2021
I grew up in Tampa Bay, where The Ron & Ron Show was must listen radio every morning. Fez Whatley was brilliant & I'm really sad to learn he's no longer with us. Condolences to everyone who loved him.🙏 @BenningtonShow pic.twitter.com/0mx6gEcuRM
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) August 14, 2021
RIP to someone who has been making me laugh for decades. https://t.co/DVnV4uYKwg
— Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) August 14, 2021
Spending the day listening to old Ron and Fez on YOUTUBE – if you got a favorite send it my way and I’ll RT!
You will be missed Fezzy. I feel very lucky to have had you as a friend. Rest In Peace Fez Whatley. pic.twitter.com/k0gulRUDfp
— bert kreischer (@bertkreischer) August 14, 2021
No words. Fez Whatley was a mentor, brother, fellow soldier, and friend. Did not think this run of 2020-21 could go much worse. Heartbroken. We love you, Fez, you'll be missed greatly. RIP. pic.twitter.com/ZiqDtjefoJ
— East Side Dave (@EastSideDave) August 14, 2021
THREAD: Thank you @BenningtonShow for the tribute to Fez today. It was bittersweet, because I shifted back and forth between laughing and crying. I’ve had a hard time putting everything into words since I heard about Fez’s passing on Saturday.
— Mikey Boy (@mikeyboy2) August 16, 2021
I was lucky enough to spend 3+ years with Fez Whatley. So many amazing memories. Rest easy old friend. #ripfez pic.twitter.com/Uxd6XQ0tlI
— Pitty (@pitty_pt) August 14, 2021
IM TALKING ABOUT XM SATELLITE RADIO. CHANNEL 202. WHERE WE DRINK A LITTLE HARDER. DRESS A LITTLE BETTER. LIVE A LITTLE LONGER. AND WHERE WE PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG. WHERE THE 4 HORSEMEN RIDE AGAIN. FATHERS, FEAR FOR YOUR DAUGHTERS, BECAUSE THE BAND IS FUCKIN BACK TOGETHER! #RIPFez
— Pat Duffy (@PatFuckinDuffy) August 14, 2021
Very sorry to hear about Fez. A true legend, hilarious guy and an even kinder person. RIP pic.twitter.com/SHjnwB3Ve1
— Shelby Royston (@ClassicShelb) August 14, 2021
— Danny Murphy (@kashmeredanny) August 14, 2021
So sorry to hear. Loving vibes to his family, the Benningtons, and all those close to him. Rest in Peace..
— Patricia Brooks (@Brooksi) August 14, 2021
Just hearing Fez Whatley passed away. Fez was part of Ron & Fez show for many years. We worked together both at WNEW in NYC & @SIRIUSXM . Great guy, great radio personality. Condolences to the @BenningtonShow family & Fez’s family, fans & friends. #RIPFez
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley
The comedian and radio host, half of the iconic Ron & Fez show which aired on sister station WNEW has died at the age of 57.
His former co-host Ron Bennington made the announcement on Instagram.
📸: Mark Von Holden/Getty Images#RIPFEZ #fezwhatley pic.twitter.com/Hvas5tzFY6
— WCBS-FM (@WCBSFM) August 14, 2021
SO many laughs with Fezzy. A genuinely funny guy. Incredibly sweet and caring.
A sad day for anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him and for the fans who loved him. A true one of a kind.
I know I’m gonna have memories pop into my head and they’ll make me laugh my ass off. https://t.co/65bYr5j8z3— ApartmentBoss (@ApartmentBoss) August 14, 2021
Yes. Fez was a Rockstar and will be horribly missed. I look back fondly to the WNEW days when we all had the radio world by the balls. RIP to Fez a truly one of a kind. https://t.co/lhCUMfsdJ3
— Opie Radio podcast (@OpieRadio) August 14, 2021
What a sad, sad day. Fez was such a lovable, one of a kind, warm hearted person. I’ve never known anyone more universally loved. Watching him commit to a bit was like sitting in on a master class. He’s forever an icon and a legend, and will truly be missed. pic.twitter.com/r1ClSSJ2Cz
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) August 14, 2021
Heartbreaking news. Fez was just the best, on the air and off. He was one of the funniest and most creative people on radio, and truly one of the best to ever do it. https://t.co/jHFggVJZuP
— Travis Tefft (@travistefft) August 14, 2021
Sorry to hear this, but happy to have gotten to spend time with the legendary Fez (not the ‘70s show one). https://t.co/Trv2RztTOX
— Doug Benson’s DLM Helium Indianapolis 8/28! (@DougBenson) August 14, 2021
So sad to hear about the passing of Fez Whatley. I was lucky enough to work with him. Great guy! Kind soul! Will be missed!!! Breaks my heart! pic.twitter.com/IBXano98W6
— Justin Stangel (@Justin_Stangel) August 14, 2021
RIP one of the greats. https://t.co/46X3wE7OLW
— Tim Dillon (@TimJDillon) August 14, 2021
Rest in Peace Fez ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/XQxzW9GhhN
— The Bonfire (@TheBonfireSXM) August 14, 2021
Truly saddened to hear that Fez Whatley has died. One of the funniest and most likable radio voices ever. A sweet soul whose humor came across every time he spoke. Condolences to his family and friends.
— scharpling (@scharpling) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez, easily one of the best at keeping a joke a going. Really sad to hear about him passing away. Ron and Fez was one of the greatest shows of all time.
— Dan Soder (@DanSoder) August 14, 2021
Rest peacefully Fez Whatley. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for all the entertainment throughout the years 🙏 pic.twitter.com/a2pm2jFHXF
— The Stand NYC 😆🍽️🍸 (@TheStandNYC) August 14, 2021
feeling sad and thinking about you today ❤️
— Bonnie McFarlane (@bonniemcfarlane) August 14, 2021
Sad day, RIP Fez you will be missed.
— RichVos (@RichVos) August 14, 2021
Thinking about all of you guys and Fez’s family. Stunned and heartbroken. So many great memories listening to him and he always made me feel welcome when I was there. Rip Fez.
— Tommy Johnagin (@tommyjohnagin) August 14, 2021
866…Ron…Zero-Fez. RIP Fezzy. https://t.co/eOBvkMGjsO
— JimMacKayOnAir (@JimMacKayOnAir) August 14, 2021
Feels like a part of my family is gone. I grew listening to Ron & Fez, became a guest & part of the @BenningtonShow family for the last 15 years. So happy we have all these great Fez memories & laughs but this hurts 💔 Condolences to his family, Ron & @GailAaann #RIPFezWhatley pic.twitter.com/qu1WGRnWD2
— Paul Morrissey (@PaulMorrissey) August 14, 2021
So sorry to hear. Only knew him briefly while I worked at WNEW, but he was an incredible radio talent and always nice to me. RIP Fez.
— Eddie Ifft (@EddieIfft) August 15, 2021
Nooooo!
— Emma Willmann (@IamEmmaWillmann) August 15, 2021
Rest in Peace Fez ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/evdg119BOE
— Christine Evans (@ChristineMEvans) August 14, 2021
Fez was one of the funniest. Rip nature boy
— chris laker (@ChrisLaker) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez you were always so funny and kind. My thoughts go out to all of you 💔 #legend
— Jamie Lissow (@JamieLissow) August 15, 2021
Sending love and condolences to you and Fez’s family and loved ones. You guys were the best of the best.
— Ted Alexandro (@tedalexandro) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez. Listened to Ron & Fez every day 12-3 when I was delivering flowers in NJ.
— Sean O'Connor (@seanoconnz) August 14, 2021
I’m so sorry, you guys were great together, I loved his voice and laugh. Ron and Fez.
— Laurie Kilmartin (@anylaurie16) August 14, 2021
Sending so much love to you all. I’m so grateful I got to meet him and had so much fun on the show with him. Sad sad news.
— Liza Treyger (@GlitterCheese) August 14, 2021
#RIPFez a real one
— Luis J. Gomez (@luisjgomez) August 14, 2021
Fez was always cool with and to me. Sad loss. https://t.co/EVfteMvQ5K
— Pete Dominick (@PeteDominick) August 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss
— Mike Ward (@MikeWardca) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez and his jar of toe nails he let me hold. pic.twitter.com/IiAF8VzqkC
— Adam Newman (@Adam_Newman) August 14, 2021
#ripfez Football Sunday will never be the same. Miss you love you. @BenningtonShow pic.twitter.com/olbY8fNMpZ
— Johnnieroxx (@johnnieroxx) August 14, 2021
Some of the hardest laughs that ever came out of me were thanks to Fez Whatley. He also supported the 3 of us when we were dumb ass kids way more than he needed too and we wouldn't exist without his help.
My condolences to the whole @BenningtonShow fam.
— High Society Radio (@HSRadioshow) August 14, 2021
I’m shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Fez Whatley. RIP, Fez. You were one of a kind pic.twitter.com/imuvA8SLRT
— Mikey Boy (@mikeyboy2) August 14, 2021
I have never laughed harder listening to a radio show. We were spoiled for years here in DC. What a talent. RIP Fez 💔 https://t.co/TDM7mpxOeE
— Maureen Townsend (@Mau_Townsend) August 14, 2021
@BenningtonShow just thinking of Fez…
His incredible sensitivity, gentleness, and kindness was measured equally by his sharp cutting wit…
I’m literally crying right now.
— Binary Daoist (@Binary_Daoist) August 15, 2021
Rest In Peace, Fez Whatley. He and @BenningtonShow are so important to so many people and will always be.
— Dan Perlman (@danjperlman) August 14, 2021
My sincerest, deepest condolences go out to his entire family, including Ron, Gail, and everyone involved with @BenningtonShow, which is what R&F evolved into. Fez was a one of a kind guy and I'll miss him every day.
Here's one last WOOOOOOO for you Big Cat.
Love ya. Miss ya. pic.twitter.com/zOsmHR9Dsq
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) August 14, 2021
omg rip fez watley
— Open Mike Eagle (@Mike_Eagle) August 14, 2021
Such a sad morning. I met Fez over 20 years ago and I think he put a smile on my face each time I would see him. Love to his family and friends. #RIPFez pic.twitter.com/E8vW6nYn9P
— Jim McClure (@jimimcclure) August 14, 2021
Aww, Fezzy! 😐
..I hope our SPAM Eating Contest had nothing to do with it..#RIPFez https://t.co/dHESK37hVc— Pat from Moonachie (@PatFrmMoonachie) August 15, 2021
You both brought a lot of joy to a lot of people. Some of the best radio of all time. R.I.P. Fez https://t.co/ZVygrg6bHB
— Chad Zumock “CANCELLED COMEDIAN" (@chadzumock) August 14, 2021
I’ll miss you Fez. Thank you for everything you did to help me when I interned. https://t.co/3O0UVigtiQ
— shelle9 (@shelle9) August 14, 2021
Just terrible news. The Ron & Fez show meant so much to my life…hearing the tragic news about Fezzie breaks my heart. He gave so many of us decades of brilliance & should be remembered as one of the greatest to ever be behind a mic. I’m so sorry to all the @BenningtonShow family
— brad steiner (@bradstinks) August 14, 2021
In all of our visits to @SIRIUSXM we only took two pictures in front of the XM wall, Fezzie and Dice. The world has less joy in it today. Thanks for the laughs Buddy. Rest peacefully. XO @BenningtonShow pic.twitter.com/li8tHoSAfz
— Foggy Otis (@FoggyOtis) August 14, 2021
This hurts. Fez was one of the sweetest and funniest men there ever was. Ron and Fez were the first people to really get me into comedy and NY comedians. I without a doubt wouldn’t be where I am right now without them. Rest Easy Big Cat, you’ll be forever missed.💔 #RIPFezWhatley https://t.co/Nz4yvGzYZC
— Nicole G (@NikkiPieTAI) August 15, 2021
RIP to one of the most powerful talents to ever get behind a mic. The work he did with @BenningtonShow was the stuff of legend. He will be terribly missed. pic.twitter.com/5XzfCPj1Js
— John Papageorgiou (@papasbasement) August 14, 2021
Rest easy Fezzy Marie. RIP
We will miss you @BenningtonShow @GailAaann— Queen Elisabeth (@QueenElisabeth) August 14, 2021
Just heard about the passing of Fez Whatley from The Ron & Fez Show. He was only 57. Fezzatorials, The Nature Boy, Jan Brady & Andre The Giant were some of my favorite characters
— Al Hughes Dukes (@Alsboringtweets) August 14, 2021
#RIPFez No matter what our relationship was I always thought you were an incredibly funny man. I hope you found some joy and genuine happiness along the way. You have a legacy with and the love of a lot of @BenningtonShow fans. pic.twitter.com/akU0q4EFT3
— Gary Oransky (Hosp) (@Gary_O) August 14, 2021
Fez Whatley passed away. Sad day for a lot of us.
— Adrianne (@curlinrondo) August 14, 2021
What horrible news. RIP Fez. pic.twitter.com/PyS8t2YX2k
— Amy (@AngelAmyRF) August 14, 2021
Devastating. Ron & Fez had a huge influence on me. https://t.co/o7AejNrDlz
— Pantelis (@BigP4H) August 14, 2021
My heart is broken. I will always remember that smile
— Jen (@crazyjen1974) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez you brought so much laughter into our lives. One of a kind Radio Legend.
— 2nd cousin Roe (@RoeFmLI) August 14, 2021
So so sad. Fez truly was one of a kind. Thinking about you guys today. ❤️
— Jesse McLaren (@McJesse) August 14, 2021
Such heartbreaking news for all the cousin buddays today. I started listening during Fez’s last year or so on the radio. Really believed it was an April fools joke when he announced he was leaving. I’m so glad he got to see the Tompa Brady super bowl win in person.
— Alisa 💙 Foster (@AHFoster) August 14, 2021
He was in an orgy with 7 twinks and forgot to hydrate. He died happy. #ripfez 😭
That’s what I heard anyway, did you hear anything different?
(Wrong answers Fez would love only) https://t.co/ju4FyCcBwr
— SarahMcPants (@sarahmcpants) August 14, 2021
i’m heartbroken. my husband introduced me to ron & fez and i fell in love with fez instantly. he was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. rest easy big cat. condolences to his family and big hugs to the benningtons ❤️
— alanna (@alannaerin) August 14, 2021
Without @Fezshitter, misfits wouldnt have felt like they had a place at the table. Without Fez, I wouldnt have my husband & son. Without Fez, I wouldnt have met my BFF. My condolences to @BenningtonShow, the Whatley family & his fiancé in Niagara Falls, Ont, CA @GailAaann #RIPFez
— 🤷🏼♀️ (@CrystalInCLE) August 14, 2021
R.I.P Fezzie 😢 You brought smiles and laughter to me in the most darkest of times. Thank you for letting me get to know u for a brief time in this universe. Love coco 💕😢💕 @BenningtonShow
— Nicco✌️ (@coconicco) August 14, 2021
@BenningtonShow I’m so sorry for your loss. He was so sweet 🥲 He said we have to hold hands for this. 💔@GailAaann @VitoFCalise & Chris @TrumpCuck @stanman42069 pic.twitter.com/3F5nFLRrJR
— Maureen (@MaureenFromNY) August 14, 2021
Man this makes me so sad #RIP Fez https://t.co/JcE5GMxbcC
— tuddle (@tuddle) August 14, 2021
Fez Whatley would have been able to make a great bit out of the fact the internet is breathing a sigh of relieve that he died & not Fez from That 70's Show. He and Ron could easily have done 3 hours on Monday riffing on it. RIP Fez #RIPFezWhatley pic.twitter.com/Y2iYkBTZV1
— Big Brother Gossip (@BBGossip) August 14, 2021
The greatest of all time. #fez #ripfez pic.twitter.com/tXMKH4BNfP
— Don Stugots (@donstugots) August 14, 2021
. @BenningtonShow my Fez shirt. Will be wearing it today for our Buddy. “You may not like it, but you’ll learn to (what?) LOVE IT!” @EastSideDave @GermainLussier @edouglas528 @GailAaann @OpieRadio #RIPFez pic.twitter.com/4cCVb7lAAY
— Franco (@DonCheech) August 14, 2021
@BenningtonShow in honor of #fezwhatley, tonight’s dinner is “catch as catch can. “ #WhatleyPosse
— Gooner (@ronfezgunner) August 14, 2021
Thank you Fez for all the smiles and laughter. #WhatleyPosse #RipFez
— Gooner (@ronfezgunner) August 14, 2021
One of the radio greats. A true prince. Rest in peace buddy.
That time I bought Fez a Carnival mask in Italy and he wore it like a wrestler.
All our love from down under in NZ to the entire @BenningtonShow @GailAaann family. We love Fezzy.#fezwhatley #fez #RIPFezWhatley pic.twitter.com/HwWHsZUwh8
— Decibel Dan (@decibeldan) August 14, 2021
I just learned about the passing of radio legend Fez Marie Whatley. Thank you for some of the best radio, best times, and best friends. You will be missed!#fezwhatley #ripfez
— 𝕵𝖔𝖓 (@JustJon) August 14, 2021
Fez was was the big cat. And he was truly one if the most unique people I ever got to meet. I was privileged to be an intern for him. #fezwhatley #forever https://t.co/HepOe6FUVd
— Spanky Frank (@The_SpankyFrank) August 14, 2021
That man has made me laugh since the 80s. I’m absolutely devastated but thinking about Gail , Ron and Fez’s family has me in tears. No one made me laugh like Fezzie.
— duck (@DuckStanley) August 14, 2021
Such a bummer to hear of the passing of Fez Whatley. Before we were colleagues at SiriusXM, it was always a treat to listen to him alongside Bennington. Then to be able to spend time w/ him on air was everything I imagined it could be. Radio loses another great. R.I.P. Fez.
— Mark Seman (@MarkSaysHi) August 14, 2021
@BenningtonShow @GailAaann I think Janice was waiting for him and will show him around. They will both watch over you all. Someone keep an eye on Chris ❤️
— Barbara Fischkelta (@barbarafisch) August 14, 2021
just heard… so sad… loved fez… i still have his (and the crew's) get-well-card on display from when i had my stroke in 2012…
a solemn rest-in-peace from RIP Renfield…— GARY RENFIELD (@RIPRenfield) August 14, 2021
He was the best. #ripfez
— Jay Miller (@midevenings) August 14, 2021
My absolute favorite person in the whole world and it wasn’t even close! Also he would be thrilled that #ripfez is trending and would be furious that half of the tweets are confused people thinking it’s Wilder Valdarama. #RIPFezWhatley pic.twitter.com/ekHesIfSIU
— Andrew Alderman (@AndrewAlderman) August 14, 2021
All of our love!! Our hearts are broken. We are the lucky ones to have known his true comedic brilliance. https://t.co/ZLlTXPob6A
— Larry in Yonkers (@LarryMCarlson) August 14, 2021
😢 this one hits hard. Thinking of the whole #bennington family. Like losing my John Lennon. 💔 https://t.co/OvuKopAQCC
— Matt Cullen (@MattCullenSEM) August 14, 2021
I wish this was a work.
RIP Big Cat. https://t.co/IdsN0925GF
— fletcher (@wbfletcher) August 14, 2021
@BenningtonShow early R&F wasn’t available where I lived & didn’t pick them up until they got on Sirius so I missed a lot. But I did get Ron&Ron every day & Fez was one of the reasons I kept listening. RIP NATURE BOY
— John Cabibbo (@cabibbo_john) August 14, 2021
Fez in addition to being one of the absolute funniest people to ever do radio also did about 7-8 years of the most surreal, insane, captivating never-to-be replicated again style of radio from about 2006-2014. He laid it all out there. He will truly be missed. https://t.co/Nynx1HD16n
— Kyle Conner (@udkyle) August 14, 2021
This is just heartbreaking. Fez was such a sweet, pure soul. Some of the best times of my life involve Ron & Fez. I'm rarely at a loss for words, but I am now
— C. A. Sanders Wears a Mask (@CraigASanders) August 14, 2021
I always loved listening to Ron and fez in the evenings On WNEW ron and https://t.co/jACRfyYqbV Making me laugh out loud doing a nature boy , andre the giant being afraid of snakes. You may not of liked him but you will always.. what?? LOVE HIM
— HoneyDrippPhoto (@HoneyDrppPhoto) August 14, 2021
This makes me sad. I listened to Ron and Fez on regular radio when I lived in DC and then again when they moved to Sirius/XM…highly entertaining show that got me through a lot of long drives
RIP Fez https://t.co/AWyLKrJxER
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) August 14, 2021
Rarely feel the need to eulogize celebrities on social media but Fez Whatley kept me company for hundreds of hours while doing jobs I hated. Rest In Peace Fez. You will be missed. #fezwhatley #RonAndFez #bennington pic.twitter.com/vCHptBavOf
— Flawless Frank (@CalvinWalvin) August 14, 2021
Fez’s birthday in 2006 was where I met my wife.
Fez meant a lot to us and we loved him. Since I first heard him in 2000 on WNEW.
— Josh Jakob Architect (@JJakobDesign) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley. I consider myself lucky that I got to listen to him. One of the funniest people to ever walk the planet.
— Patrick Hanson (@alkalialibi) August 14, 2021
Discovered this show on YT. Even as I learned of his passing today, I was listening to old clips on YT. An amazing talent. Rest in peace Fez Marie Whatley. https://t.co/MaSX0vCkCz
— Eddie Silver (@EddieSSilver) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley. I don't know how I ended up getting into it, but there was a period in my teenage years where I would listen to Ron & Fez on WNEW fairly regularly. Although I fell off after high school, they may have been the first talk radio show I ever listened to.
— Moulz (@LyMoula) August 14, 2021
Big Ass Card Holder 7219 checking in…
This is a rough one. Spent thousands of hours of my life with Ron and Fez. RIP Fez Marie Whatley. Wherever you are, may there be a buffet of cakehorns, lettuce wraps and stand alone fruits. #ripfez #RIPFezWhatley @BenningtonShow pic.twitter.com/3R6tsznmUe
— ECII aka Edward Moscone (@moscone) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whately, to those that remember the Ron and Fez show it was one of the funniest most original shows of all time and I am unable to count the amount of hours of laughs they gave me in my life. Rest easy brother 😔 pic.twitter.com/mMr8nckulV
— Miguel Jose (@migueljose_85) August 14, 2021
Such heartbreaking news for all the cousin buddays today. I started listening during Fez’s last year or so on the radio. Really believed it was an April fools joke when he announced he was leaving. I’m so glad he got to see the Tompa Brady super bowl win in person.
— Alisa 💙 Foster (@AHFoster) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez. Listened to Ron & Fez every day 12-3 when I was delivering flowers in NJ.
— Sean O'Connor (@seanoconnz) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez. pic.twitter.com/dGnFAOnrwL
— Dan Giacobbe (@DanGiacobbe) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley — I found you and Ronnie on 9/11 flipping through radio stations alone in my tiny studio apt in Hoboken after watching my offices in Tower One come down. That week of loving radio turned into years of laughter with you two and I’ll always be grateful. #Bennington pic.twitter.com/2J3y2MDWBp
— Faleristotle (@NickJFaleris) August 14, 2021
I was just talking to Aubrey last night about a Ron and Fez "bit" that changed me. Ron teaching Fez how to not care when someone disagrees with him. Nothing shaped my adulthood more than stumbling on R&F on the radio late one night. RIP Fez. Hope you're finally relaxed, Big Cat. https://t.co/0x6n1NNhOA
— Alden Bair (@adotbair) August 14, 2021
This one hurts. Such a sweet, silly, funny man. During the hardest years of my life, living in two states because of a shitty marriage, the late night replay of Ron and Fez gave me life, and kept me awake, when I needed it. RIP Fez. https://t.co/XTcLXGnDxC
— golfdadbodtx (@golfdadbodtx) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley from the Ron and Fez Show, one of my fave talk radio shows ever.
He loved lettuce wraps and taught us blueberries were not a stand-alone fruit and did a great Nature Boy impression— Charlie an Alan Smithee Film Simmons (@CoolAssCharlie) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez. Ron and Fez was not only one of the greatest radio shows ever but the comedy it produced was rarely matched by anyone else. Fez was a true genius.
— Steve (@Steve49ersFF) August 14, 2021
Folks talk about influences all the time. One of mine for how I carry myself on show is the great Fez Whatley, who unfortunately passed away the other day. It is a joy to listen to someone who can commit so hard to a bit solely to make others laugh and succeed at it. RIP Fez
— Mitsu (@MitsuShow) August 14, 2021
I just read that Fez Whatley died. I went to HS in the TB area in the 1980s and one of the biggest and hilarious radio shows was the Ron and Ron show on WYNF. It was awesome. Fez was very funny on it. RIP Fez.
— Eric Sloss (@EricSloss1383) August 14, 2021
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSlYO5lA-lh/
RIP FEZ WHATLEY! Spent many years laughing my ass off at work to greatest RON AND FEZ on Xm/SiriusXm! From Comedy Pyramids, sound board fez, Earls amazing intros, @EastSideDave coming on and fitting like a glove, live reads, Fez Proposing to Dawn, “Shotabugrey”! U will be missed! https://t.co/pjcAswK76E
— daemoncel (@daemoncel) August 14, 2021
Used to listen to the Ron and Ron show back in the day when they were out of Tampa and there was nothing funnier on radio! They were one of the first to try nationwide syndication but it just did not work. Sucked when the Rons broke up, but cool Ron and Fez kept it alive! RIP FEZ https://t.co/hHLG1xVsS3
— chrisdabear (@chrissm03353424) August 14, 2021
This is just incredibly crappy news to hear. RIP Fez – best known of course from Ron & Fez. Fez was an absolute legend in radio, but I know the past decade or so for him was a battle of mental and physical health issues. He was an extremely caring and friendly person 😢 pic.twitter.com/BIohoPlEWP
— Ian Scotto (@IanScotto) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley. You were a radio legend. Give Patrice a hug. #FezWhatley #RIPFez
— Knut (@nevnut) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez. So many memories of Ron & Ron on 95 YNF and later whatever AM station they were on. You made the show and about killed me with some of the jokes.
— Inveterate Recalcitrant (@TWRuble14) August 14, 2021
This is hard to type. This hurts. We lost our Fezzy. Our beloved Fez Whatley passed away. A great man and a trailblazer for radio. Love you Fez. #ripfez ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/0VA3ImLN89
— Jim Murdoch News12NJ (@ReporterJim) August 14, 2021
The greatest radio team ever. RIP Fez. pic.twitter.com/nUvgxqtRKJ
— 🔪🔪🔪bЯyan🔪🔪🔪 (@murderxbryan) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez, I'll never forget my mom embarrassing herself on a trivia game they did on the show when I was a kid.
— CJ Reo (@BroadwayCJ97) August 14, 2021
Always got a laugh from the Fez Whatley call ins on the Ron & Ron show. RIP Fez
— Jason aka HillbillyJim ( 100% vaccinated ) (@backup_big) August 14, 2021
This is devastating. RIP Fez Whatley. Truly one of the greatest radio legends there ever was. Your voice will be missed. https://t.co/sy5pNAHjEe
— A John (@John_of_the_As) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez. First heard Rom and Fez back in 2000 on WNEW 102.7. Followed the show from DC until the end in 204/2015ish. This hurts, such a great and funny radio host. Glad you were able to come out closet Big Cat https://t.co/K3fJ6FzYLM
— Jay (@Jayswift84) August 14, 2021
As someone that dreamed of having a radio show I’ve listened regularly to many in my almost 47 years. The Ron and Fez Show was one of my favorites!! RIP Fez https://t.co/Yw67c4m7cw
— Lust2Learn (@Lust2Learn) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley, one of the most unique and hilarious figures to ever grace the radio airwaves.
— Ephphathoughts (@Ephphathoughts) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez 😔 one of the most unique and complicated personalities ive ever had the pleasure of listening to, he left it all out there and nothing was better than when you got those glimpses of the genuinely hilarious guy he truly was. One of a kind, he will be missed #RipBigCat
— Tyler (@TyNorCa1) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez. I will miss you so much. Thank you for the laughs and for always being so friendly and sweet anytime I was ever lucky enough to see you. My condolences to The Bennington family and to the family and friends of Fez. The world is a lot less funny without him
— I need to think of something witty (@JV61578) August 14, 2021
I used to listen to Ron & Fez RELIGIOUSLY in high school. I still listen to a bunch of audio clips from the WNEW days. They were seriously the main reason why I got into radio. This is heartbreaking. Fucking speechless. Just tears. RIP Fez Whatley. https://t.co/H5nePqaxiP
— Terrance Pryor (@TerrancePryor) August 15, 2021
RIP Fez Whatley. So sad right now. https://t.co/bQB98pDj0I
— Record Rack Florida (@RecordRackFL) August 14, 2021
When he was on his game, NOBODY was funnier than Fez Whatley. He was snarky, biting, fearless, fun to tease and so easy to root for. Whether it’s realized or not, you can’t help but hear the influence of Ron and Fez on the current comedy podcasts. RIP Fez Whatley.
— Trashe (@Trashe) August 14, 2021
Goddamn I wish this was a work.
— Stimothy Leary (@GentlemanTurkey) August 14, 2021
Damn, 2002-2006 all I did was listen to O&A and Ron and Fez. Ron and Fez had one thing very special about it. You never knew if something was a bit, and Fez was the best at making you believe and wonder. My sincerest condolences to everyone that Fez Whatley meant something to. https://t.co/tb8xuOH4ed
— Mitch Burrow (@MitchBurrow) August 15, 2021
Fez was the funniest man on the radio without actually speaking on the radio for years. That is genius.
— Aaron (@AaronNagy9) August 14, 2021
Oh man, what a sad day. The Ron and Fez show was such a staple of my afternoons for so many years. Fezzie truly was one of a kind and a legend in the radio business.
This sucks man https://t.co/4M1PiCiapf
— Stephen St🏀ne (@StephenRStone) August 14, 2021
Oh no. I’m so sorry. I loved working with y’all at WNEW and SXM. The sweetest man. May his memory bring more joy than sorrow to his family. 😢
— Ethel Miller (@KillerMillerNYC) August 14, 2021
https://twitter.com/migueljose_85/status/
My kids only know Ron and Fez and Gail Ann as Uncle Ronnie, Uncle Fez, and Auntie GailAnn. My 17 year old broke the news to us an hour ago. Entire family is devastated for our loss, but mostly for yours @BenningtonShow @GailAaann and Pepper Hicks. Many hugs and love to you all.
— ApronAngela (@amattson5) August 14, 2021
#RIP to the one & only #fezwhatley, aka Todd Hiller. I listened to Ron and Fez's show almost every day for 15 yrs starting w their very first show in NY in 2000. Condolences to the @BenningtonShow family & buddies. Fezzie was the BEST.THING.GOING…TODAY! (and forever) #Seeya! pic.twitter.com/sKYuoO0A7k
— Joe Caramagna 🍩🏒🇺🇸🚀 (@JoeCaramagna) August 14, 2021
😔 RIP Fez Whatley, a gay icon and funny motherfucker. We’re losing too many people https://t.co/7g2tYXC7Yg
— Nathan Seeley (@seeley_nathan) August 14, 2021
RIP Fez, a pioneer of talk radio and radio-kayfabe. A true loss. Regards to Ronnie B and Fez's family
— Little Pete Ferguson (@lilpeteferg) August 14, 2021
I remember Fez came out to a wrestling match in the back lot of a Sam’s Club in Saint Petersburg probably around 1990. He was hilarious, so sad to see him go.
— Ralph Mason (@RalphMason5) August 15, 2021
@BenningtonShow @GailAaann thoughts and Catholic prayers to y’all for the loss of Fez. I wish I could find the words to say how all of you felt like family over the years. I used to time all my appointments so I’d never miss the ichiban. 1000s of miles and you were there. RIP
— Agador Spartacus (@coach_ditka) August 15, 2021
Awful news…Fez was such a nice guy…one of my favorite moments was Fez coming out as the Nature Boy at Celebrity Boxing back in the day, the whole crowd WOOOO-ing with him the whole time…say hi to Bobo for us, pal…#RIPFez #FezWhatley https://t.co/R3anKC1FSn
— The King Chivas (@TheKingChivas) August 14, 2021
So, so very sorry to hear this. I have listened daily to Ron&Fez and Ron&Gail for many, many years. This is crushing news. Thinking of the Bennington family.
— Joni with an i (@AZtoCO) August 14, 2021
Thing about Fez was his commitment to entertaining.
Like, to this day, we don't know: Was "Fez" a bit? Was there a Todd? Was he really gay? Was he really anxious? How many of the heart things were a work?
With Fez, it was ALL kayfabe and it was ALL a shoot. @BenningtonShow
— Dan (@TractorLaw) August 14, 2021
Fuckin nooooo
Rest easy Fez Whatley, the funniest guy on the radio.
His show with his buddy Ron got me through college and some shitty jobs… lots of late night drives…. for so many years….
I got to tell him thanks once. He was wearing a cupcake costume. #fezwhatley
— Capt. Trippie (@sthipp) August 14, 2021
Just saw the news that Fez Whatley passed. One of the most fun memories I have was when Ron & Fez were on late nights on WNEW, and I went in with other musicians to be in the Silver Strings Submarine band.
Sad days.
— BryanExMachina (@BryanExMachina) August 14, 2021
Oh no! I’m so sorry Ronnie B, Earl, Gail, and the whole team. Fez was hilarious, sweet and brought so much laughter to so many people. He will be sorely missed. His Ric Flair was the stuff of legend- among so many other things!
— John Fitzpatrick (@johnnyfitz24) August 14, 2021
@BenningtonShow I am crestfallen. 🥺🥺😢. As a preteen living in Savannah, GA, Ron & Ron were like a breath of fresh comedy air, ably assisted by Fez’s always killer timing. Met him at the airport there and at a live event, St. Patty’s Day. A great guy gone far too soon. 🥺😭
— Jason Bacon (@blackmarketwit) August 14, 2021
This hurts! Damn!!! @BenningtonShow #RIPFezWhatley pic.twitter.com/OrCr1x8vNN
— BLAIN MCINTYRE (@BlaiInsane) August 14, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved Fez so much and he gave me endless laughs and entertainment in my life. Everyone I talk to about this is speechless. He left a mark on everyone.
— Bill (@BillyParker03) August 14, 2021
@BenningtonShow My Fez story: one day the bit was about the Watley posse taking over. I called in and said I was the general from Iowa. Fez called me back and asked for my address so he could send me a Watley posse T-shirt. I loved him so much.
— jiminiowa (@jimmyd108) August 14, 2021
Rest in peace, Fez Marie Whatley. I live in Baltimore, but I've been a fan of his going back 2 the Ron & Ron Show. I used to IM with him about pro wrestling all the time. Fez was funny. Fez was unique. Fez was loved. So long & safe home. #FezWhatley #RestInPeace #RIPFez #RIP #WWE pic.twitter.com/MalawRA4jv
— Tim Rowe (@TimRowe1978) August 14, 2021
I feel like I’ve lost my favorite Auntie. #RIPFezWhatley Love you Ron & @GailAaann, Earl, Pepper, Vito, ESD, and the whole R&F/Bennington family. 😭
— You Vaxxed Yet? 💉💉 (@2hot2k) August 14, 2021
I was an intern on the Ron & Fez Show back when they started in Daytona, along with @tuddle. Fez and I never saw eye-to-eye but he was tremendously talented & loved by so very many.
My condolences to his entire family, to Ron & the entire former 202 family. https://t.co/87ijVjG7uC
— Alyssa MacKenzie💜🏳️⚧️ (@AlyAlyOutnFree) August 14, 2021
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSkIcD3lvudtvQWv3h0gU4jJrFqiAvD_Dns9nQ0/
So sad to hear. I've been a fan since the old Ron & Ron show here in Tampa … and followed you guys up north.
— Matt Lewis (@Mac_Tampa) August 14, 2021
Rest in peace, Fez Whatley. When I started working in NYC, I came across an odd radio show called Ron & Fez Dot Com on WNEW. I would listen at my desk. I could not turn it off. It lead to new ideas and friends. Fez's anxiety issues became a learning guide. Forever grateful. https://t.co/Ol4o0G8jbQ
— brian (@briandaly473) August 14, 2021
Rest in Power, Big Cat. Thank you providing me with 21 years of laughs. Especially those high school years. An absolute, irreplaceable legend.@Fezshitter#RIPFezWhatley #RonAndFez #FezWhatley #ObeyFez pic.twitter.com/osnFEE3KIS
— Damion (@DamionMachina) August 14, 2021
They got me through 9-11. I wasn't watching the news, I was listening to Ron and Fez. Felt like I was with friends.
— Joe Caramagna 🍩🏒🇺🇸🚀 (@JoeCaramagna) August 14, 2021
I don't have as long of a history of many of the buddies, but I do know how much Fez meant to all of you. He definitely captured my heart when he would call into @BenningtonShow. I'm thankful he lived a semi-public life in that way. 💔💔
— Sylvia Anderson (@syllygyrl) August 14, 2021
This man meant so much to a lot of people. I’m sorry for those that loved him. Quite simply, one of the great radio personalities ever. Man did he know how to go with a joke.
— Derek Smith (@america_derek) August 14, 2021
I'm fuckin devestated.
Finding the Ron & Fez show made my life much funnier.
Fez was fuckin hilarious.
It makes me sad that he was always so stressed, but he brought me & so many laughs.
We love you Fezzy.
Love to the @BenningtonShow @GailAaann @edouglas528
— Nick "Fuckin" Cage (@JaimsVanDerBeek) August 14, 2021
Fezzie is trending. He got to pop the crowd one last time. Rest In Peace, Big Cat. Blow that big ass cake horn in the sky!
B.A.C 276
HooAh!— R. William Quinn Official 🏴☠️ (@GrendelRob) August 14, 2021
OMG Ronny B, I was hoping u were joking. I’m so sorry!!! My deepest condolences. Glad he won the Super Bowl on the way out. Hell of a way to go. RIP FEZZY, we love you.
Bennington crew family-— Douchant'e (@douchante) August 14, 2021
I loved Fez. I never got to meet him after I got hired at SXM. Wish I coulda told him how much he and all of you guys influenced me. RIP to a real one.
— 🦅 (@MattOfMyth) August 14, 2021
Terribly sad to hear the news but so happy seeing all these tributes. Thousands of hours spent with all of you…can't tell you the importance your shows have had in my life. #RIPFez
— YUP (@YUP016) August 14, 2021
In honor of Fez Marie Whatly I will now listen to Ron&Fez from the first #WNEW show&every show they have after I’ve already heard them all So many times but I’m starting all over #fezwhatley @BenningtonShow Ron & Fez First WNEW Show 2000-02-28 https://t.co/5FHOD4EsZd via @YouTube
— 𝕰𝖒𝕲 (@Emilio2763) August 14, 2021
This is awful, devastating news. Fez was one of the most brilliant comedic minds I've ever witnessed. Spending time in his presence–especially on the air–is a gift I'll never take for granted. My heart goes out to everyone who loves him. Cane poles are at half mast today.
— Kenneth Coleman (@KenfromPortland) August 14, 2021
I’m heartbroken to hear this news. Having spent countless hours listening to Ron & Fez, I can’t help but feel as though I’ve lost a good friend. Much love to the Whatley and Bennington families for their loss. Same to the many, many fans out there feeling as I do-R.I.P. Fezzy ❤️
— Mike (@LAKings4Cup) August 14, 2021
I love Fez. He killed it on Ron and Ron and some of the best weirdest radio on Ron and fez later. Rest In Peace Fez and take the stick in Heaven.
— Chris Townsend (@senorpancake) August 14, 2021
Even when Fezzy was down, he was still at the top of his game…His show imitating BL, His rainbow moustache, The Cakehorn Incident, Blueberries aren't a standalone fruit…when he'd read the news and Ronnie kept playing the Yahoo theme over it…Gold. Be at peace, Big Cat.
— J P (@pgfd398) August 14, 2021
#fezwhatley was a special talent. The commitment to long term radio bits was purely genius. Ron & Fez had incredible chemistry and it was a privilege to sometimes sit in the studio and just observe greatness. Rest easy Fezzy!
— emiliosparks (@emiliosparks) August 14, 2021
Jesus, Fez passed? I began listening to Ron and Fez in ‘00 and immediately felt a kinship to both. Fez’s parody of The Facts of Life theme still cracks me up. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and the Benningtons. You’ll be missed, buddy. #bennington @BenningtonShow
— Robert Helpmann (@HartEamon) August 14, 2021
Fez Whatley announced his retirement on April Fools and passed away on Friday the 13th. His commitment to the bit is legendary.
— J. Payne (@JPayneSays) August 14, 2021
Rarely feel the need to eulogize celebrities on social media but Fez Whatley kept me company for hundreds of hours while doing jobs I hated. Rest In Peace Fez. You will be missed. #fezwhatley #RonAndFez #bennington pic.twitter.com/vCHptBavOf
— Flawless Frank (@CalvinWalvin) August 14, 2021
Rest easy Fez. Lots of memories listening to you on Ron & Ron, Hooters on the Radio & Ron & Fez. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet with you for a brief moment in life. You're a legend and you will be missed. Goodbye for now. WOOOOOOOOO! #fezwhatley #FEZ pic.twitter.com/Tpx8cWUh7c
— Brian Giacobbe (@Brian_Giacobbe) August 14, 2021
I've been a Ron & Fez fan for half of my life and knowing that Fez is gone is heartbreaking. I love you so much, Fez, and I'll miss you even more. #FezWhatley #RipFez https://t.co/Q8hsMzesjq
— Runtbug (@Runtbug) August 14, 2021
Main time I had to pull over laughing was when the psychic was on the show and Fez kept asking him if he was washing his feet in coffee #why #brilliant #fezwhatley https://t.co/FCwJEAIuRT
— Amanda Davidson, ABC (@AmandaScribe) August 14, 2021
Rest in Power Fez Marie Whatley. A career that cemented him as a GOAT several times over. The Big Cat's legacy, influence, and memory will live on through all that loved him, and that list is vast; friends, family, and listeners alike.#RonAndFez #FezWhatley #RIPFezWhatley
— Earl Eats Beans (@BeansEarlD) August 14, 2021
I spent my high school years running home to my radio to listen to O&A and Ron & Fez on WNEW. Being a teenager surrounded by tech, but dedicating 5+ hours to listen to talk radio really held a significance in my life. Thanks for the memories and Big Ass Card. RIP Fez Whatley.
— I Roll NY (@IRollNY) August 15, 2021
I still think its a bit. Watch his triumphant come back to bennington show on Monday
— Artiesnose (@Artiesnose1) August 15, 2021
