TORONTO – Long-time CBC radio personality Max Ferguson has died at age 89.
Ferguson was best known for his programs “The Max Ferguson Show” and “Rawhide” in a career that spanned more than 50 years.
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He also appeared in a number of other CBC programs on both radio and TV.
Ferguson received numerous accolades during his career, including being appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
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He retired in 1998.
CBC Television said Ferguson died Thursday of a heart attack.
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