Adrian Cronauer

Adrian Cronauer (September 8, 1938 – July 18, 2018) was a United States Air Force sergeant and radio personality. His work as a disc jockey on American Forces Network during the Vietnam War inspired the 1987 movie Good Morning, Vietnam.[3] He was played by Robin Williams.[4]

Adrian Cronauer
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Cronauer in 2006
Born(1938-09-08)September 8, 1938
DiedJuly 18, 2018(2018-07-18) (aged 79)
OccupationRadio personality
Spouse(s)Jeane Steppe[2]
Children2

Cronauer died on July 18, 2018, at his home in Troutville, Virginia after a long illness, aged 79.[1]

Adrian Cronauer Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Real-life 'Good Morning, Vietnam' DJ Adrian Cronauer dies at 79 accessed July 19, 2018
  2. (Married 1980-2016(her death))1Adrian Cronauer biography accessed May 27, 2015
  3. Jim Barthold. The real life of Adrian Cronauer (March 1, 2005)Urgent Communications. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  4. Adrian Cronauer: Air Force Radio Announcer in Vietnam at HistoryNet.com