Dr. Joseph Varon (right), speaks with a patient at the COVID-19 ICU at the United Memorial Medical Center Houston, Texas on December 29, 2020. Go Nakamura/Getty ImagesDick Farrel, a long-time radio host, died from COVID-19. He had been ranting on Facebook against vaccines.One of his posts stated, "Why take a vax that was promoted by people who lied all along about masks."Friends said Farrel texted their friends after they contracted the virus and urged them get the vaccine.Check out more stories from Insider's business page.A Florida radio host who attacked coronavirus vaccines was killed by COVID-19.Dick Farrel advocated for the vaccine frequently on his Facebook page."Why would you take a vax promoted 2u by people who lied 2u about masks, the origin of the virus and the death toll? Farrel posted the following Facebook message on July 3rd, with no context or clarification.He wrote that Vaccine Bogus Bull Shid! Two of my friends got vaxed and are now in critical condition. Moderna, THANK YOU FOR NOTHING!Mike McCabe, Farrel's friend, posted on Facebook that Farrel had been suffering from COVID-19 for three consecutive weeks before he died.Farrel also attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci as the nation's foremost coronavirus expert and called him a "power-tripping lying freak".Facebook posts reveal that the long-serving radio host was an avid supporter of President Donald Trump.Farrel sent friends a text message after they contracted the virus. He urged them to get the vaccine.Amy Leigh Hair, Farrel’s close friend, said that "He is why I took the shot." He texted me and said to me, "Get it!" He said that this virus was serious and that he wished he had given it to me.Friends and former colleagues started to pay their respects after his death.Lee Strasser was the former market manager at CBS Radio West Palm Beach. He said Farrel was "flamboyant and outrageous at times and willing to take on all and any comers," WPTV reported."Was that all he was right? Strasser said, "No." Strasser said, "But he was always "RIGHT", especially when you asked him. He was a good person. He didn't always do that. He was great with clients. Yes. He was a delight in the building. Yes. He was loyal. He was, undoubtedly! He was skilled. Yessir! It is a great loss to him. His memory will be a lasting tribute to a generous, kind-hearted and passionate person. Farrel was our friend.Business Insider has the original article.
