South Point Show Co-Host Scotty O'Neil Dies

South Point Show Co-Host Scotty O'Neil Dies

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LAS VEGAS - South Point Casino representatives say Dennis Bono Show Co-Host Scotty O'Neil died Thursday night.

O'Neil collapsed on stage during a taping of the show. He was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. Approximately 400 to 500 people were in the showroom at the time of his collapse.

Dennis Bono Show Host Dennis Bono said in a statement, "I am sad to announce the passing of my dear friend and Co-Host Scotty O'Neil. Scotty was an important part of my life as both a personal friend and a working partner. For over eleven years, he has been a pivotal part of The Dennis Bono Show."

"Scotty was a very talented, consummate professional and a man of great integrity and character. Scotty passed onstage doing what he loved. We are devastated by this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," Bono added. "Scotty's voice will continue to be heard over the airways as the voice of The Dennis Bono Show. I will always miss my side-kick."

O'Neil was The Dennis Bono Show's co-host since 2000. Before that, he worked for many years as a radio personality on KJUL-AM.

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