Beloved Radio Host David "Ace" Cannon Dies at 56 — Details on His Cause of Death

Beloved radio host David "Ace" Cannon, best known as the longtime co-host of The Ace & TJ Show, has sadly passed away. His sister, Piper, shared the sad news on Facebook.

He was 56.

"Please keep my family in your prayers as my brother, David Ace Cannon passed away today," Piper wrote on social media.

Here's everything you need to know so far, including the cause of Ace Cannon's death.

As of now, the cause of David "Ace" Cannon's death has not been made public. However, we are currently following the situation closely and will continue to provide updates as more details emerge.

David "Ace" Cannon's death was announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Since then, there's been an outpouring of condolences and tributes from fans, friends, and colleagues alike.

HITS 96.1, the iHeartMedia station where he was once a familiar voice, expressed their devastation over the loss

"For years, he was an important part of so many people's lives, providing companionship and laughter to his many listeners and colleagues," the station said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with Ace's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

The news of David "Ace" Cannon's death comes just a little over four months after fans were blindsided by the announcement that he was leaving The Ace & TJ Show, the syndicated show he co-hosted with Ritchie "TJ" Beams.

For over 30 years, David "Ace" Cannon was a beloved half of the duo that made The Ace & TJ Show a staple in many listeners' lives.

After his departure, the show continued under the new name The TJ & Riggins Show, with Ritchie "TJ" Beams and producer Bryan "Riggins" Weber stepping into the co-host roles.

Two weeks after his exit, David "Ace" Cannon thanked his listeners and friends in a since-deleted Instagram video for their "love and support during this very difficult time." He explained that he was taking time to focus on personal growth and work toward creating a better future for himself.

"I never really took the time to heal myself while working through difficult situations in the past," he said in the video. "I'm working on becoming the man I want to be, achieving the goals I want to achieve and most importantly being the best father that I can be to my children."

Our thoughts are with David "Ace" Cannon's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.