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Conservative Talk Show Host Who Regretted Spreading Vaccine Reluctance Dies After COVID-19 Battle

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    Mark Valentine, on behalf of the Valentine family, released a statement after talk show host Phil Valentine (pictured) was hospitalized with COVID-19: "Phil & his family would like for all of you to know that he loves ya’ll and appreciates your concern, thoughts & prayers more than you will ever know. Please continue to pray for his recovery and PLEASE GO GET VACCINATED!" (Courtesy of Mark Valentine)
    Mark Valentine, on behalf of the Valentine family, released a statement after talk show host Phil Valentine (pictured) was hospitalized with COVID-19: "Phil & his family would like for all of you to know that he loves ya’ll and appreciates your concern, thoughts & prayers more than you will ever know. Please continue to pray for his recovery and PLEASE GO GET VACCINATED!" (Courtesy of Mark Valentine)

    Nashville-based conservative talk show host Phil Valentine, known for spreading COVID-19 vaccine skepticism, has died after battling the virus for more than a month. He was 61.

    Here & Now remembers him and hears from Valentine's brother who is now hoping people get vaccinated.

    This segment aired on August 23, 2021.

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