On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2024, longtime radio host David "Ace" Cannon passed away. Here's what you should know, including the cause of his death.

One of Memphis' great instrumental hitmakers, a session man at Sun and a pillar of Hi Records, saxophonist Ace Cannon died at his home in Calhoun City, Mississippi, on Thursday morning. He was 84.

David ‘Ace’ Cannon, former co-host of famed longtime Charlotte radio show, ... Shortly thereafter, Hits 96.1, the home FM station for “The Ace & TJ Show” from 2012 to 2021, ...

Cannon was a cornerstone of The Ace & TJ Show. Thursday, June 19, 2025 ... Several affiliates aired best-of segments on Wednesday following news of Cannon’s passing. Hits 96.1 said on its ...