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Birmingham radio legend Patti Wheeler has died

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -

Birmingham radio legend Patti Wheeler of WZZK's Patti and Dollar Bill has died.

The 71-year-old Wheeler moved to Panama City in 2008 to be closer to her mother.

Wheeler and 'Dollar Bill' Lawson were a morning team for 25 years at WZZK.

On 102.5's website, a spokesman for Clear Channel Birmingham said, "Patti Wheeler was as unique as they come. She truly marched to her own drummer," adding "it just got a little crazy in heaven!"

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