OCEAN CITY — The resort community lost a local icon this week with the passing of the longtime voice of Ocean City Wayne Cannon, a passing recognized by Mayor Rick Meehan on Monday.
Cannon for decades was a familiar voice on radio throughout the resort area, but, essentially, he was the voice of Ocean City in so many ways. He passed away on Monday after a brief bout with illness. His wife Chris let the resort community know of his passage through social media on Monday.
“Dear friends of Wayne Cannon, I am heartbroken to tell you this, but Wayne passed away this morning, April 19, after a brief battle with pulmonary fibrosis,” the message reads. “He was diagnosed on February 23, 2021, and his decline was rapid. We, his family, greatly appreciate the prayers and support of all those who knew of his illness. Wayne was actually a very private person and didn’t want to make his illness known. We respected his wishes.”
By Monday night, Meehan shared the news and fondly remembered his friend at the close of the regular council meeting.