Dan Le Batard and Stugotz Open Up About Loss | The Dan LeBatard Show w/ Stugotz

[@mauriceholley5828]

We love you Dan. Sorry for your loss.

[@17thN.O]

Straight up we do. Sorry for your loss.

[@UNCuse15]

I truly hope Dan realizes we love him greatly and that if he wishes to speak about his brother every day, real fans will understand. Dan has gotten so many people through tough times just by making this show. Being a wonderful distraction through devastating and depressing times. I feel like as a fan, the least I can do is listen to his grief if it is cathartic for him. Love you guys. RIP Lebo

[@Rico513]

Exactly. The people he keeps apologizing to are not real fans. They just want to troll and say mean things and complain about insignificant nonsense. Dan can do what ever he feels is necessary to help him get thru these times

[@greggarlich9354]

Just wanted to co-sign all the words of love and support I’ve read here. They’ve said everything I’ve felt since hearing of your loss. Take your time, Dan. We got you.

[@JustMeELC]

I think he apologizes because he is used to being a private person & finally expressing his feelings is hard for him. I'm sure he knows the majority of us feel for him & understand totally.

[@twobarsfourstars]

Super well put, 💯 agree. Everyone who watches this show regularly cares deeply, let us share and eat your grief too. We can honor Lebo and our own lost family and friends and remember and cry and feel a little bit more connected to everyone we can’t see after immense pain. It’s better then feeling alone.

[@MalEvansUSA]

Talk sports. Let’s leave the family tragedy out of the toy store

[@crain1rr]

It is Dan’s humanity that keeps me locked into this show. This vulnerability is a gift we are not owed.

[@claytonsteele5980]

“I just want people to know him” You have done a tremendous job of doing that throughout the years Danno. Take pride in knowing you didn’t wait until the end was inevitable to showcase your brothers talent. I don’t care about art at all but will always recognize a Lebo piece, and that wouldn’t happen without my friend I’ve never met, Dan. Peace be with you and your family sir

[@Stevie_G_Me]

Dan's openness and vulnerability in his time of loss hit me harder than any other person I can remember who's spoken about death and losing a loved one. I want to thank you Dan, for sharing so much during this difficult time. It is a beautiful tribute to your brother, and I imagine he would be incredibly proud to know his story is being told by you. My condolences to the LeBartard family and the extended show family. You all are so fortunate to have known such a special soul.

[@lemongrassskittles627]

Please don't feel embarrassed talking about him Dan. You have given countless people relief at times they needed most. Lean on your support system, take care of yourself please.

[@Bman32x]

Lebo’s art is what kept me visually awed by the show’s unique presentation. It has what kept me way more interested in all the new faces popping up in the background or what little in show references eventually made their way to being visually represented. I’m glad he’s no longer in pain and as a little brother, not something I’ve ever considered either.

[@MajinTobias]

Take all the time you need to grieve, and talk about your beloved brother as much as you'd like. We love you, and we're here for you.

[@IrishWeegee]

3:11 Handling loss 25:10 Fond rememberences of Lebo, coolest people in Heaven 30:03 Welcome back Witty 32:48 Being able to say goodbye 43:13 Ron "The Penguin" Cey, Barry Bonds stat 46:57 Marlins fighting for Wild Card, streaker last night 51:52 Padding height stats 1:07:57 Billy and Chris at celebrity softball game, Amin joins in studio Dan and Stugotz in studio, Roy EP Jess, Witty, Brad Williams and Tony in the Shipping Container

[@brockontop]

Excellent work. Much appreciated

[@zachmass]

Nice to know Witty is back. I wanted him on last week in the middle of the Messi madness

[@MajinTobias]

TYFYS 🫡

[@oelrizac15]

Thank you, wish the video team would put this in the description. Lazy

[@Jaimo203]

​@oelrizac15 they usually put timestamps in but when they don't, my guy Irish always comes through. Hell, they'll sometimes pin him to the top of the comments

[@yanetc055]

We love you, Dan. Don't ever apologize for mouring your brother on the show. We are here to listen and send love and strength to you and your family ❤️

[@MorganNye]

1:37 Yes you will have the connection with him again once you die and go up to heaven! I'm not being offensive or rude, I'm telling the truth! Heaven is a real thing that exists, and you'll see him again eventually up in heaven! He's up there missing you too Dan!

[@tylerbryson4227]

Man it's hard to listen to Dan go through this pain. I know this pain as I lost my little brother 4 years ago. My brother was my best friend for 26 years. I hope Dan knows how much he means to us fans just for simply doing his show. Thoughts and prayers to the Lebo Family.

[@lwarlop]

Dan, smiling through the tears is life personified. This show has been one of my best friends through the hardest times.

[@connorschultze1769]

I lost my dad when I was 15, this show gave me laughter when I needed it the most. Highly Questionable was the first thing I watched when I got home from school and the show was in my headphones during lunch. I hope Dan now feels the love and laughter that he has given us at this time.

[@brewcrew6330]

We have been herefor you for the last 10 plus years, WE LOVE YOU DAN, STU and the whole crew! You have my most sincere condolences Dan. Thank youfor being you and we LOVE YOU!

[@berrylee5000]

Dans a hate filled racist

[@85chicaloca]

Dan, time does not heal all wounds, what it does is help the pain feel less intense less frequently with its passing. As someone who has been mentally preparing to bury my mom some day due to her medical illnesses, it was such a devastating blow last year when I had to bury my brother after he was brutally killed. I pray for strength as you journey through your grief until you reach the place where the laughters out number the tears.

[@toppilot323]

I lost my little brother last year. It seems like the only times i really laugh anymore is because of this show. Im so sorry for your loss. Thank you all for this show. It has helped me so much.

[@djk7112]

Please don't apologize, Dan. I'm glad you're doing this. Grief is an expression of love and nothing could do more to illustrate who your brother was and how much you loved him than showing us how much his loss has hurt you.

[@ericrodriguez5499]

I really appreciate the honesty. It hit very hard. I'm sorry for your loss Le Batard/Meadowlark family

[@trevorwiley7474]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Remember those we love dont go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near.

[@dglgdgraham]

The loss of my brother hits me everyday. Some days are worse but no day is ever the same a piece of you is gone forever and the memories together are finished only those days can be remembered no more can be made and it suuuuucks over ten years now and it still hurts. He was born on Mothers Day, which bring on another sorce of pain cause you have to be strong and more present for her. Without my brother, my fathers death was very confusing, and i hide. I wish you luck, Dano! You aren't alone in your pain ❤❤

[@certainzee]

I’m sorry for your loss Dan. Continued prayers to you, your family, and everyone near and dear to your brother.

[@RaiderDave1967]

Dan, really understand how hard losing a family member is as I lost my Mother Mar. 17, it's very hard and I feel writing about my life helps me get some peace ,

[@Reese13]

Dan, we love you. You wanna cry, cry, you wanna laugh, laugh, however you choose to grieve, it's okay. I lost my Grandmother and my Grandfather in 2016 and 2017. This show legitimately helped me get through some of the hardest days of my life during that time. I have you, Stugotz, Roy, Mike, Billy, and Chris to thank for that. My heart breaks for you and your family. May God grant you and yours Grace and Blessings.

[@ajchavez9]

Love you dan I'm so sorry for your lose I lost my sister after a day of her being alive would do anything for one more day with her to talk to her and share my feeling with her I'm glad u had that year with him he was a great man

[@lybanrivera213]

man what a truly sad loss for the world. david's appearances on the show always brought light and laughter. sending love, strength and guidance to you and your family.

[@21nykko]

Dan had me choking back tears two days in a row. Love you guys. Don’t apologize Dan, love you man.

[@Shelby502420]

I love all of you. No hyperbole. Just love.

[@paulyarmoluk3936]

I just want to give you a hug, Dan, and tell you that everything is going to be okay. It’s been an honor to learn more about your Brother and his unparalleled life. ✊🏻

[@orionlatin2947]

I’m so sorry for all of your loss. You will be missed Lebo! Thank you for all of you color and life

[@elementnfg]

My mom passed away early and honestly the pain is always there, Stu was right talking and laughing and being around love one help’s severely. I’m 3 years removed and I miss her the same everyday, talk about them every day and speak about it to love ones it will help some.

[@nailsi-am5324]

It's tough losing family. The one Dan has created on this show is really wonderful. Thank you all❤

[@FtLauderDaniel]

I love this show and I love these people. Thank you, Dan for sharing this with everyone because everyone has lost someone, everyone grieves, everyone will lose someone, everyone will grieve. Just maybe sharing all these thoughts and emotions can help someone else going through this or that might be dealing with loss in the future. Hang in there everyone! We’re going to be ok. ❤

[@fuji_z5915]

Condolences Dan, Le Batard family and crew. Remember the love and good times when ever the pain seems unbearable.

[@SnapsCFB]

Haven’t seen the show in 5 or 6 years and Stu is still dropping the “I don’t have any cash though” line ❤

[@TheHateless1]

So many times this show has been there for me when dealing with the loss of loved one, Thank you Dan for letting us be here for you ❤

[@WaxDabbin]

We Love you LeBo family! Thank You Dan... Thank You Dan...

[@johnwheeler8245]

When my brother passed I kept life as normal as possible. Difficult moments come and I immerse myself in them to feel the pain. My uncle told us that the pain exists because you loved them and will continue to exist because you love them still. Time doesn't heal but time gets you used to the weight, just like any other exercise.

[@Bman32x]

Serious Stugotz is one of the greatest listens on media ever.

[@ricardomayorga9352]

Love you Dan. You've done more for me in the last 8 years in a way you'll never know. I loved when your brother came on and I love the fight you have shown for years at this point.

[@Missyrocks53]

Such an important video on many levels. Having seen so much and experienced it, it is important to grieve. As Stugotz said, it’ll catch up with you later. Being with family and friends and setting with the grief is key in the long run. Grief counseling is important. Prayers up to you and your family on such a profound loss way too soon.

[@oddjob_banks]

I have experienced having a brother pass prematurely from Cancer... It has been years... Still hurts me deeply. Le Batard should not be blamed for hiding in his work; because without work, all u have is the loss. Condolences to u Sir.

[@TejanoMano]

We all love you so much Dan. You have nothing to apologize for. We all empathize with you. You’re very strong. Our hearts are with your family. Much love.

[@jamesonevers3262]

This show has helped him and countless others through hard time, it is only right that we all help dan through

[@ecxblackmamba]

I would love to donate in honor of Lebo, is there anywhere in particular that the show suggests? This show has gotten me through some of the toughest times of my life and I hope it can be a place of solace for you too Dan or anyone else who needs it. We love you

[@andrewpurdy6743]

I lost my grandfather a year and a half ago and it still breaks me periodically. He was such an important figure in my life and spared me the lonely existence of a latchkey kid every weekend of my youth…picking me up while my parents worked and my siblings were gone. I slipped into alcoholism for 5 months until he came and found me through ayahuasca. I am so grateful for that opportunity to commune with him…I’m over a year sober and committed to living my live in a way that pays respect to the man I miss so dearly.

[@christianbryan1]

Dan I’m so sorry. Losing my Big Sister is with me every day. Heartfelt love and condolences to you and your whole family. Sending love from Nevada. Christian Bryan

[@jizz01191]

Dan I cried so hard when I heard your opening. My older brother was murdered two months ago. He was 34. It’s the worst pain ever. I’m at my lowest rn and doing my job (Sous Chef) is the only thing I enjoy rn. Thank you for sharing this with us. My brother was my rock. He was so dependable. The next patriarch of my family. Everyone has a story of a time he helped them. Stay strong. I wish you and your family the best.

[@user-xd6gr1yb6d]

Sincere condolences on your loss. I can't imagine the pain.

[@Manosdelumbre55]

“He looks alive…” I wish I had a friend like Stugotz lol. We should all be so lucky. That was such a great line

[@pr3stn]

Best fuckin part of the show. Followed by a "Sorry about that"

[@badladyami]

I appreciate that in this moment of profound sadness for Dan, Stugotz wasn't "being Stugotz". He was just being Jon, there for his friend through one of the shittiest moments anyone has to endure.

[@everetthudson4741]

Good shout Witty Being there for Dan You are Indeed a fancy lad

[@richardpeoplesjr9116]

Love you Dan. Love your family. Sorry for your loss.

[@marjoe32]

To be human is to Endure. Just remember you arnt alone and all of us who are left will endure together

[@rene13hebert]

My deepest sympathy for your collective loss Dan. Please know we are here for you and do wish to know who your brother is to you and everyone else with you. ❤😢

[@GGG_15]

I’m really sorry for your loss Dan, we will all pray for you and your family.

[@JoyMyree-Mainor-vb6jx]

We love you and admire you so much. Please know you don’t have to think about the audience at this time. We understand and appreciate your sharing your feelings

[@perryrice6573]

I have long admired the artwork on your shows. If that is you're brothers, you have told us about him. Thank you very much

[@MichaelMut]

So sorry, Dan. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

[@danakre6677]

It's an awful experience to go through, take all the time you need. We will be here when you are ready. ❤

[@kidfresh3267]

My heartfelt condolences for the entire LeBarard family. I'm a fairly new watcher so I never saw the appearances of Dan's dear brother. He sounds like a very wonderful talented person. Thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏾

[@mitchapalooza1]

Please fix the volume. I listen to this show every day and it's the only one I need to constantly crank the volume on my TV up for. Love the show. Sending Dan and his family my condolences

[@MrML4L]

Spill your heart if it makes you feel better. Its infinitely authentic and powerful. So if you get something out of being at work, good cuz you are still delivering a great AUTHENTIC piece of content. Truely sorry for your loss and hearing you talk about it has absolutely brought me to tears while working. RIP LeBo!

[@mkhrt92]

My heart is with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. No words can express my sadness and heartbreak for you and your parents. ❤😢

[@dylanlooney6573]

We love you Dan! Thank you and the show for all you have done. Gives me something to look forward to everyday.

[@garypascal2154]

I just heard about your loss Dan and it hurts to hear this. I went to school with your brother at Chaminade -Madonna and was a year behind him. Dude used to have me laughing in the art class I had with him. Praying for you and family.

[@thevoicewalker593]

Whew....I lost my brother in 2014.....my little brother...he went on a jog and had a cardiac arrest...heart attack, at 25. The worst day of my life as well, a nightmare....you close your eyes and it won't just end, you keep thinking he would walk through the door, but he won't. So since then dedicated my life to living altruistic....and living every second to the fullest..."what is my potential?" "I am breathing, what can i do today?" You have my greatest empathy, I appreciate you sharing this Dan....this came at the perfect time.

[@bh1935]

Very moving. Sending love to Dan

[@MattyCCollings]

David's contribution to art and the world are massive. As a fan with a foot in both worlds so to speak, i have been influenced by his creations very deeply. My condolences and love to the Lebatard family.

[@Gmac_Greg_M]

Sorry for your loss Dan, can’t imagine losing my sibling. Brave of you to get emotional in the public light. Just remember to keep marching forward.

[@iMessiMyself]

Time will make the pain lessen and the happy thoughts/memories shine tho. His suffering is over and he's not in pain anymore. We love you Dan. Do what you need man, we are all here for ya. Your brother would want you to carry on his legacy and you do that superbly. RIP David LEBO!

[@andrewmoore1770]

Sorry for your loss, Dan. The artwork your brother provided for your show was always great and made your show different and a pleasure visually. I felt bad for StuGotz for the first time when Dan mentioned his mothers death and how he never grieved properly.

[@Chris.E.]

Dan, First and foremost I'm sorry for you and your family's loss. Grieve my friend. It's necessary and I am and we are here for you. This is going to be a little long. I want to grieve a little here for myself but also story-tell a bit what you've meant to me. You've been the radio voice of my adult life and I've been lucky enough to bump into you on Lincoln Rd. After years of listening to you on 790 before I tuned in one day and it was a rock song playing whereupon I had to seek you out again, I ran into you on Lincoln Rd. The very first thing you did was introduce your brother before you let the conversation go any further. That speaks volumes to your character. Thank you Sir for your contribution to this time we're here. You mentioned today you want people to get to know Lebo. All they have to do is Google his name or look around the city of Miami and they can get to know a little him. His talent and ability to express through a visual medium is incredible. Each time I now come back to Miami to visit. I still see his artwork everywhere with the little square in the corner with his name and it makes me smile. You in my ear during my 20s influencing me but I also had him on the walls of buildings, on billboards and as backdrop on your program. He influenced me visually just as much as you did audibly. Now concerning grief... My wife and I lost our twins 2 years ago. This episode was difficult to listen to but also each time I cry it helps. You'll never get over it. You'll just learn to deal with it where it doesn't show on the outside as often. You'll still and always will have your days where you sob. I know you're thankful for your time with him and that's what you have to lean on. Because it never goes away. I only knew my babies for 2 weeks but I know when there's two weeks they made me a better father for our future children. Talking about him and keeping his memory alive won't make the pain hurt any less but it will help you stop being in that pain so often. You're going to have memories of him pop up at the most random of times and things will remind you of him at the most random of times and you'll begin to cry. That's just the life you're going to live now. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Going through a grief this traumatic changes you physiologically. You're going to notice it. But you'll get through it. Thank you Lebo for everything and thank you Dan for persevering.

[@FL_ST8_1]

God bless u and your family. The pain gets easier to deal with over time but, never really goes away. Remember the good times.

[@darthcreepio]

Thank you for your openness and vulnerability, not just here but throughout the shows history. And thank you for sharing your family with us over the years

[@tommyvaldez4342]

We love you Dano heartbreaking news. Here comes the Angels!

[@gabe80517]

I send you love and grace to you and your family

[@mca217]

Rest in peace Lebo. You are truly loved. Dan and the rest of the LeBetard family, we are truly saddened by this new, and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers

[@808Seminole]

So sorry for your loss Dan. Prayers go out to you and your Ohana.

[@donhello7522]

prayers to Dan's entire family

[@marcelgutierrez5626]

Prayers out to the Lebatard family 🙏🏼

[@katiemastronardi371]

You did a fantastic job "painting" a snapshot of who David was. Well said!

[@JoePhillips-jx1zc]

Dan my big brother died almost 5 years ago from cancer. they gave him 6 months at the diagnosis, he was told "to get is affairs in order". The tough mfer lasted a year. He died in my arms with me telling him how much I loved and admired him. He got to die in his own bed too, a luxury I found out most terminal patients don't get. I'm truly sorry for your loss. At some point the pain dulls into what I once heard described as a nostagiac ache. You'll see something you want to tell them about and it'll hit you that they're gone. Gone now, gone tomorrow. Forever fucking gone, and there ain't shit you can do to change it. Just remember that you loved them, and that they loved you right back. Lean into the help your wife is almost certainly offering you. Brother it'll save your soul, the love of a good woman. Let her help you.

[@BeebaOlive]

Love your way Dan and family ❤

[@youngzeus87]

We love you Dan. So sorry for your loss. 😢

[@stuchan3326]

I, like I’m sure many others, have made your show when it’s on, a natural part of my day, Dan. The sports, the off topics, the hijinks, the camaraderie of the crew, the laughs. It’s like hanging out and BS-ing with friends. Thank you to you and everyone involved for the entertainment (even though the ship gets tossed around sometimes). And if you need a shoulder to cry on, Dan, it’s OK by me. I’ve figuratively leaned on your ample, pillowy shoulders many times. Also, I agree with Witty (the fancy nomencreature) about Sammy Davis, Jr. Come out of the dungeon more often and don’t forget your red stapler.

[@mca217]

The Ron Cey convo is hilarious 😂 😃 😄

[@amycasey3850]

I understand where Stugotz is coming from. My brother it will be 5 yrs in October and I still haven't properly mourned his death. So, I completely understand what you are feeling. Your brother will be your guardian angel forever. 🙏

[@joshuasheard9776]

Dan Love to you and the family🙏🏿

[@Angel_Uri66]

My Condolences to Dan and the family this is heartbreaking 😢

[@Dominican1923]

Sorry for your loss Dan que descanse en paz tu hermano god rest his soul 🙏

[@MarcoScola]

We love you, Dan. Praying for your family

[@SuperBeachCity]

Good God, I have a younger brother, my only younger brother, this is so heartbreaking. Dan we love you, I have lost a parent and all I can say is I wish I could give you a hug and just tell you how much you and your brother mean to all of us ❤️😢

[@maxulman2223]

I love this show. I love you Dan. Lebo forever.

[@rollyfingaz]

Love to you and your family Dan❤❤❤

[@radiantjw1]

Such a fan of what you e created with your show and how you clearly are a mentor to so many. As an artist myself I can imagine how driven your brother must have been to be constantly creating and for that I feel grateful that he dedicated himself to something that frankly many people are afraid to do. I’m very grateful for what you do and I hope you find the support you need. It sounds like a profound loss. John in Albuquerque

[@paulparker1137]

I wish I was able to open up on the loss Iv experienced in my life like you Dan, please don’t be ashamed to cry or scream or anything that may help you with your greaving. As a listener for many years from England I like many many others are thinking of you. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇨🇺

[@Suditch]

We love you Dan. I am so sorry for your loss. David will live on through you and his artwork. He will not be forgotten. I hope you are able to grieve his passing.

[@ealonso1987]

We are all here for you Dan and sorry for your loss. Maybe down the road there can be a "Lebo Minute" where we celebrate things about him and his life.

[@jonathandonnelly6915]

So sorry Dan. I don’t know how you describe pain so vividly, while you’re in the thick of it. Love ya

[@SAM_UL]

We love you Dan!! The show is irrelevant. Real fans are here for all of it. Godspeed Sir.

[@brookeelyse6]

Love you Dan! I am so sorry for your loss. ❤

[@codyadams1766]

Sorry for your loss. Your brother was an amazing artist and his work influenced a ton of people.