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OBITUARY -- LARRY SOLWAY

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2012-01-09

Veteran broadcaster Larry Solway died this morning, at Toronto General Hospital, of complications from bladder cancer.  He was 83. 

During the 1960s, Solway hosted a popular phone-in talk radio program on 1050 CHUM, Toronto called Speak Your Mind.

Solway was known nationally as a panelist of the CBC Television programme This Is the Law in the early 1970s. He returned to the radio talk show circuit later that decade with Talkback on Brampton, Ontario station CHIC.  He was seen in minor roles in films such as Meatballs and The Brood. 

Solway was a candidate for the Ontario New Democratic Party in the 1999 Ontario general election but was unsuccessful in his campaign in the Toronto St. Paul's riding.

At the age of 80 Solway wrote a book 'Don't be Blindsided by Retirement' about how to adjust to retirement.
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Dave Charles

It takes courage to 'Speak your mind' and Larry did that so very well. David Haydu alias (Geets Romo) and I had a famous encounter with Larry at the Port Credit Boat sheds. He told us how we should apply the under coating to David's boat and that we were doing it all wrong. We looked at each other and had to laugh. That was Larry, always speaking his mind. You have to appreciate those who can express themselves, on anything. Most of us don't have the courage to. RIP Larry. Thanks for all the memories and for making a difference.

Posted January 10, 2024 03:54 PM

Kim Calloway

I was saddened to hear about Larry Solway's passing. We had quite a bit to do with each other at CHUM Toronto in the mid to late 1960's, first when he decided I had enough rookie skills to actually fill in as host on his 'Speak Your Mind' show a number of times, and then had the patience to provide valuable critiquing and solid mentoring. Later, Larry had the unenviable task being in charge of the earliest collection of reprobates, myself included, who populated the album-rock CHUM-FM studio in the station's earliest, wildest days (and nights). While he often expressed puzzlement over just what the hell we were up to, he also for the most part let us just do it. A knowledgeable man, a great broadcaster, and a true gentleman. His let 'em alone leadership approach inspires me to this day.

Posted January 10, 2024 11:26 AM

Thomas Hagey

Larry will be sadly missed by family and friends, as well as by viewers who recognize him for his contribution to Canadian Television. Thank you, Larry.

Posted January 10, 2024 09:26 AM

Peter Murray

I was a summer fun DJ in 1968 at 1050 CHUM. It was Larry Solway who told me I would do well. Wonderful words of encouragement from a man I listened to regularly. I never again had the chance to thank him for that. Larry, you had my utmost respect; may you rest in peace.

Posted January 10, 2024 08:57 AM
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