Miami's legendary morning man Sonny 'Sonny in the Morning' died Friday at his home in Dunnellon, Florida at the age of 73.

Fox woke up and entertained listeners for nearly four decades on various formats including Top 40, rock, country and classic hits. He had stints at the former WSHE 103.5 FM, WHYI Y-100.7 FM, Majic 102.7 FM and WKIS Kiss Country 99.9 FM. Fox, most recently hosted a comedy program on Sirius (XM) Satellite Radio.

His wife and former producer, Janet Stronger Speziale Fox posted on her facebook page Friday evening, Today I lost my husband and best friend. Sonny, back in the 90's, you passed me in the hall at Majic 102.7 every day. You told me later that you didn't know my name, I was just "the brown haired girl from the Sales Department". Ever since then, you always called me "your Mousey Brown". You slipped away peacefully today, and I know you are now resting comfortably. I thank you for all our wonderful years together, the fun and adventures we shared, and I will miss you until I draw my last breath. You were my sunshine, my only sunshine....I love you, your Mousey Brown.”

Fox is survived by his wife and two children.

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