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"America's Old Rik De Lisle Is Dead: Radio Moderator Dies at the Age of 79

His voice influenced generations of radio listeners: moderator Rik de Lisle from Berliner Rundfunk is dead. "Old Ami" became 79 years old.

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He played the music of freedom: Rik de Lisle was DJ with AFN and RIAS. Berlin fell in love with his voice and Rik de Lisle fell in love with Berlin. Obituary of a great one from the great time of radio.

·Dortmund, Germany
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Rik De Lisle, a popular presenter at Berliner Rundfunk, died unexpectedly at the age of 79. Friends and companions were shocked if the death message and expressed their condolences.

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The "Old Ami": Radio presenter Rik de Lisle died

·Hamburg, Germany
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With his unique voice and his special style, Rik De Lisle has shaped the radio landscape for decades. Especially at Berliner Rundfunk 91,4 the "old Ami" becomes a legend. Now he died at the age of 79.

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Radio presenter Rik de Lisle is dead. The 79-year-old died in Berlin, as the Berliner Rundfunk 91.4 reported in the morning.

·Berlin, Germany
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The American was transferred to West Berlin in 1978 for the station AFN. He was still on air until December 2025.

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Der Tagesspiegel broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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