This person died in 2019 at age 76. He was a mild-mannered figure, and often appeared on air in elegant attire. He got his nickname from the future governor of Minnesota, Jesse Ventura. His professionalism helped lend a certain gravitas to an enterprise that was hardly known for it. Today's dead celebrity is Gene Okerlund, better known as “Mean Gene.”

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Part of the obituary podcast Famous & Gravy, this episode unpacks the significance of Mean Gene Okerlund as part of a obituary-based storytelling and known for biographies from a different point of view, via exploration of public roles, mythmaking, and generational appeal. It explores how cultural figures continue to influence even after their passing. This show explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to rethinking celebrity legacies.

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