Russell Dale Martin was an American radio presenter in Dallas, Texas. He worked in the Dallas radio market for 31 years. Martin hosted the No. 1-rated The Russ Martin Show on KLLI Live 105.3 in Dallas, until December 8, 2008, when KLLI switched to an all-sports format.
The shocking and sad news of Russ’ death was released on 27th February 2021. Frisco police are investigating the death of popular North Texas talk radio host Russ Martin after his body was found in his home early Saturday. He was a beloved radio personality and people have been prying for information about the sudden sad news.
Russell Dale Martin Quick Facts
| Full Name | Russell Dale Martin |
| Birthdate | October 4, 1960 |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Died | February 27, 2021 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Partner | Unmarried |
| Profession | Radio Presenter |
| Salary | Not disclosed |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Height | 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
Full Name
Russell Dale Martin
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Nationality
American
Occupation / Career Backgroud
Radio Presenter
Russell Martin grew up in Pleasant Grove, a large, working-class neighborhood in southeast Dallas, where he graduated from W.W. Samuell High School. Martin’s radio career began in the 1980s at KGVL 1400 AM in Greenville, Texas, working 6 p.m. to midnight running the board for religious programs.
In 1982, Martin was hired by KTLR 107.1 FM in Terrell, Texas, to play country music on weekends. A year later, in 1983, he was hired by KAAM 1310 AM in Dallas as a part-time weekend disc jockey.
In 1986, Martin was hired for another part-time position by the Satellite Music Network for an oldies format and later worked part-time for Z-Rock while still working at KAAM and KAFM.
Ethnicity
White
Eye Color
Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Russell Martin’s Body Measurements
Russell was a handsome guy and he had quite a standard tall height. He had a height of 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) and weighs around 160 lbs.(70 kg).
Russell Martin Cause of death
Officers were dispatched about 12:30 a.m., February 27, Saturday to the 6300 block of Douglas Avenue, near Lebanon Road and the Dallas North Tollway, after a friend of Martin’s who had come to check on him found him unresponsive, police said.
Martin, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The cause of death had not been determined, but police said foul play was not suspected. So. his cause of death is assumed to be health complications .
Was Russell Martin Married, Who Was Russell Dale Martin Wife?
Of course, in his life, Martin had his fair share of relationships but only one of his relationships is known to the media. He dated Mandy Blake in 2008 and it was not a relationship that ended up well for Russell.
The relationship might have had its good moments but it turned violent later, and they were not happy with each other and it unfortunately even led to a big controversy in Russell’s life with him being charged with abuse.
How much was Russell Martin Net Worth 2021?
In 1987 Martin was hired by Top-40 station KEGL, “The Eagle,” in Dallas. He also hosted a talk show on Sunday nights at KEGL. He hosted the television shows Hot TV and Hot Tickets which ran from 1988 to 1994 on the then local FOX affiliate KDAF. The first incarnation of The Russ Martin Show began following the departure of The Howard Stern Show from KEGL.
In 2000, Martin left KEGL following a contract dispute. The Russ Martin Show reappeared on KYNG, a station that had previously been country-western music. Martin began his first show at KYNG on April 6, 2000, once again filling the morning drive time slot. . On July 12, 2010, Martin returned to radio with his afternoon (3p-7p) show on 97.1 “The Eagle” (KEGL). He had a successful radio career. His net worth was estimated to be somewhere between $500,000 to $1 million.
Controversy in Russell Martin’s life
In December 2008, Live 105.3 changed its format to include more live sports programming, and Martin was eliminated during the switch. Subsequently, his former staffer spoke out against him.
The police of Southlake, Texas, arrested Russ Martin while at Larry North Fitness on July 18, 2008, for charges of aggravated assault-bodily injury-deadly weapon following an incident occurring on July 14, 2008, concerning his then-girlfriend Mandy Blake.
On February 10, 2009, nearly eight months after the incident, Mandy Blake filed a complaint with the Southlake police department, claiming she had been coerced into making a statement for what she considered a very minor incident. In an interview with Janet St. James, Martin stated that no one from the DA’s office or Southlake police had ever contacted him to get his side of the story.
