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Tom Magliozzi, Co-host of Car Talk, Dies at 77

Tom Magliozzi, one of public radio's most popular personalities, died on Monday of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 77 years old.

Tom and his brother, Ray, became famous as "Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers" on the weekly NPR show Car Talk. They bantered, told jokes, laughed and sometimes even gave pretty good advice to listeners who called in with their car troubles.

If there was one thing that defined Tom Magliozzi, it was his laugh. It was loud, it was constant, it was infectious.

Here are a few links with more information and tributes from NPR:

Remembrance, on All Things Considered
Tributes from Fans and Colleagues
From Susan Stamberg

Ray Magliozzi has stated, "In lieu of flowers, or rotten fish, I know my brother would prefer that folks make a donation to their favorite public radio station in his memory."  If you choose to make a gift to KIOS, please be sure to include your memories and thoughts in the comments section.