93XRT Chicago radio host Lin Brehmer dies at 68

CHICAGO — Lin Brehmer, the longtime, legendary host of Chicago’s WXRT rock station has died at age 68.

93XRT’s Facebook page stated that Brehmer fought prostate cancer after taking a six-month leave for chemotherapy.

He passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, with his wife and son by his side.

The XRT family plans to celebrate his life Monday at 10 a.m.