Dori Monson was an American radio personality who hosted the Dori Monson Show.
An afternoon talk radio show in Seattle, Washington, on KIRO-FM.
Monson, who was of Icelandic heritage, was raised in Ballard, a Scandinavian ethnic enclave in Seattle.
Monson was married with three daughters and lived in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Monson died in a Seattle hospital on December 31, 2022, at the age of 61.
He had suffered a cardiac event two days before.
Monson attended the University of Washington and worked at KING-TV.
Dori coached Shorecrest High School to its first state girls basketball title in 2016.
He leaves behind a wife, three adult daughters, a dog, and many of his show’s loyal listeners.