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Fans and friends rally to help radio artist Joe Frank
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Frank has previously suffered from poor health and faces rising medical bills.
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Frank has previously suffered from poor health and faces rising medical bills.
Anya Grundmann takes over after filling in on an interim basis since May.
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The decision was not a popular one among her family.
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