WHUR’s Ellis Battling COVID-19
• We are sending our best wishes to Patrick Ellis, the legendary longtime host of WHUR/Washington‘s No. 1-rated Gospel Spirit show, who has been hospitalized for treatment of complications from the coronavirus.
WHUR General Manager Sean Plater remarked, “While his family and colleagues remain hopeful that he will recover from this virus, we are calling on the community to lift Ellis up in prayer.”
Ellis has been the dominating radio voice on Sundays from 6-11am for over 40 years. His philanthropic efforts at the station and in the community have helped feed thousands, provided care for substance-addicted babies, and assisted in building a shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. Ellis is also the recipient of countless awards, proclamations and citations over his long career.
Ellis’ family issued the following statement, that read, “Patrick is a fighter and we remain hopeful that he will return to the job he loves and has cherished for more than four decades, and that we will hear his voice across the airwaves again soon. To his devout listeners, he loves and misses you. We thank you for your outpouring of love and support. We ask that you continue to lift him up in prayer as he heals. Please continue to stay safe and healthy.” To send your well wishes to Patrick Ellis, please call the 96.3 WHUR Community Response Line at 202-308-7183.
