Paul Finebaum announced Monday during “The Paul Finebaum Show” the death of “one of the truly iconic callers in the history” of his show.

The SEC Network analyst, citing family members, revealed “Larry from Shelby” died recently.

“One of the greatest and most beloved callers in history of the show,” Finebaum said when reached by AL.com on Monday night. “Clearly, a Mount Rushmore caller.

“After we broke the news, the first two callers, ‘Squirrel from Mississippi’ and ‘Vance from Georgia’ tried to talk about Larry and neither could finish call, both breaking down in tears and having to hang up. Many others did same.

Larry Wallace’s call to the show last week was “heartbreaking and gut-wrenching,” Finebaum said on the broadcast.

“He was on oxygen, on a ventilator at the hospital, but he wanted to call.

“We felt fairly certain it would be his final call, but we are so appreciative of him and his family for keeping us updated.”

“Larry from Shelby” was an avid Alabama fan, a Vietnam vet and spent most of his life in law enforcement, all of which he proudly displayed during his calls.

“He called us last week while on a ventilator to say goodbye,” Finebaum said.

His memorable calls were too many to list but perhaps none shocked Finebaum as much as a call in 2021 when “Larry from Shelby” said he drinks 25 Bud Lights per game on Saturdays. He added, in a way only Larry could, that he didn’t eat much when he drank because it would ruin the buzz.

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“Just an amazing friend to us all,” Finebaum said.

RIP, “Larry from Shelby.”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.