After many years of friendship, Rush married “the love of his life” Kathryn Adams at an unforgettable ceremony in Palm Beach. After exchanging vows in front of close family and friends, the couple was deeply honored to be serenaded by the legend himself, Sir Elton John. From the moment Rush and Kathryn met they balanced each other perfectly and were always laser-focused on goals such as helping others, supporting our military and first responders, and starting new business ventures. Among many special accomplishments, they wrote a series of #1 New York Times bestselling American history books geared towards the younger generation – the wildly popular Adventures of Rush Revere Series. They loved working late into the night together surrounded by a bouncy pack of old English sheepdogs named after prestigious historical figures and very territorial Abyssinian cats. In his leisure time, Rush thoroughly enjoyed rounds of golf with his friends throughout the United States or traveling to Hawaii and Cape Girardeau with Kathryn to visit family.

While hugely successful on the radio and in business, Rush never lost sight of those who helped him along the way. He was always extraordinarily generous both personally and through charities such as the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society, the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. He found true joy in sharing his passion with others and helping them pursue their own American dreams. Over the years, Rush and Kathryn have donated millions of dollars to thousands of individuals and charities. In 2019, the Rush and Kathryn Adams Limbaugh Family Foundation was established in order to support the values that make America exceptional. The Foundation provides direct support to the U.S. military, first responders, law enforcement and their families. It also provides youth scholarships, small business grants, assistance to those experiencing a health crisis, and funding for cancer research.

President Donald J. Trump awarded Rush America’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, at the 2020 State of the Union Address. Despite having recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness and in a great deal of physical pain, Rush and his wife Kathryn flew to Washington D.C. to sit next to the First Lady in the United States Capitol Building at the President’s invitation. Surprised and deeply touched by the award, Rush later said it was the most incredible honor of his life. His family, friends, and the nation will remember Rush the public man – Radio’s Greatest of All Time – the brave patriot who “learned to be hated” and stood up boldly for American values. He will also be remembered as a humble, private courageous man who overcame the suffering of professional rejection, disability, addiction, and terminal illness to provide kindness and respect to every person he met. He will be terribly missed, but courageous Americans will continue his mission to teach everyone to love the values of our incredible country, the “greatest nation the world has ever seen.”