'Rover's Morning Glory' Reveals Tragic Reason Behind Dominic Dieter's Absence

In August 2024, Rover's Morning Glory listeners became concerned when co-host Dominic Dieter seemed to go missing from the longtime radio show.

So what exactly happened to Dominic Dieter? And what was his previous health scare all about? Here's what to know.

Fans on Dominic's Instagram page have been asking where he is and why he's been MIA from the show.

"Where the hell are you? Hopefully you didn’t get fired," one person commented, while another wrote: "Where are you bro!!!! I wanna call in and say YOOOOOOOOOOO! We worried."

In fact, the reason for Dominic's absence is a grave tragedy. In late September, it was announced that his wife, Jessica Garrod Dieter, had died.

A touching tribute to Jessica's life states, "Jessica was more than just the wife of a radio personality; she was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth. Those who knew her described her as a supportive partner and a loving mother. Her passion for life and her commitment to her family were evident in everything she did. Jessica was an active participant in her community, engaging in various charitable endeavors and local events."

"Friends remember her infectious laughter and the way she could light up a room. Whether it was through a spontaneous gathering or a simple chat, Jessica had a unique ability to make everyone feel welcome and valued. She was a confidante, a friend, and a source of strength for many."

Our thoughts are with Jessica and Dominic's friends and family during this tragic and difficult time.

According to what Dominic and the gang said on the July 31, 2023 episode, Dominic had a predisposition for colon cancer because it ran in his family. When he finally went around for a colonoscopy (at the prompting of his wife), the doctors didn't like what they saw.

The doctors found a small cancerous mass, Dominic said, and so he had to go in for surgery. He said the doctors removed a piece of his colon (maybe 10 inches, he guessed) in order to get the mass out. He also said they took off some of his lymph nodes to see if the cancer had spread and to determine the stage the cancer.

Dominic said that while he waited to hear back about the lymph node testing, he was stressing out. But when the doctors called him, they said it was a miracle and that while they'd been expecting it to be stage 2 or 3, it was actually stage 1 — the cancer hadn't left the colon wall.

This "should be the end of it," Dominic said of the whole ordeal and the surgery. In the end, he said he was feeling much better, but he wanted to emphasize to listeners the importance of getting screened — and, if you have a predisposition, getting screened early.