Phil Valentine Death From COVID-19: Facts You Need To Know

Phil Valentine was a 61 year old conservative radio talk show host. Valentine died from COVID-19 after opposing the vaccine for the virus.

Valentine Dead From COVID-19 At 61. “Phil Valentine, a Nashville-based conservative radio talk show host who had questioned whether it was necessary for all people to get Covid-19 vaccines, died on Saturday, his employer, WWTN Radio, announced on Twitter. Valentine was 61 years old.” [CNN]

Super Talk: 99.7: Verified Valentine Death. “We are saddened to report that our host and friend Phil Valentine has passed away. Please keep the Valentine family in your thoughts and prayers.” [Super Talk]

Valentine Opposed COVID Vaccine. “He had said of the vaccine, “I have a very low risk of A) Getting COVID and B) dying of it if I do. Why would I risk getting a heart attack or paralysis by getting the vaccine?”” [Daily Beast]

Valentine Announced COVID Diagnosis On July 11. “On July 11, Valentine confirmed via his Facebook page that he had been diagnosed with COVID.” [NewsChannel]

Valentine Regretted Vaccine Opposition After He Got Sick. ““Phil would like for his listeners to know that while he has never been an ‘anti-vaxer’ he regrets not being more vehemently ‘pro-vaccine,’ and looks forward to being able to more vigorously advocate that position as soon as he is back on the air, which we all hope will be soon,” the station said.” [NY Times]

TN Gov Saddened By Death. “”Maria and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Phil Valentine and pray for his family as they navigate the difficult days ahead,” Gov. Bill Lee said in a statement on social media.” [News 4]