Robin Ayers, leisure reporter, creator and beloved KBLA radio host, died Thursday, December 5, at age 44.
Ayers' dying was confirmed in a press release posted on social media by his colleagues on Friday.
“On behalf of his treasured household, it’s with deep disappointment that KBLA Speak 1580 publicizes the passing of our beloved colleague Robin Ayers on Thursday, December 5,” the radio station wrote on Fb.
“Robin was a shining mild. You could possibly see his radiant smile via the radio. All of us revered his immense expertise, beloved his jovial spirit, celebrated his love for household, and honored his religion in God. Our ideas and prayers are with Robin's complete household, particularly her husband Rob and twin daughters, Brooklyn and Madison. We ask that you just be part of us in praying for the Ayers household as they navigate the troublesome days forward. “On the applicable time, KBLA Speak 1580 will provide a particular tribute to Robin.”
Ayers labored in radio and as a reporter for nearly a decade. She began at Afterbuzz TV as a podcast host in August 2016 and labored there till 2019 earlier than working as an leisure reporter at JasmineBRAND. She additionally beforehand labored as a reporter and leisure information correspondent for EURweb, which issued a press release after studying of Ayer's dying.
“It’s with nice disappointment that the leisure journalism group mourns the passing of Robin Ayers,” the assertion mentioned. “Robin, recognized for her vibrant persona and fervour for storytelling, died leaving a big void in journalism and leisure broadcasting…Robin has been a significant a part of the EURweb household since roughly 2015, the place she left a long-lasting influence on via his insightful reporting and fascinating presence.”
EURweb editor Lee Bailey additionally wrote a private assertion for inclusion within the EURweb publication.
“Together with the EURweb employees and household, I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Robin Ayers. “His ardour for storytelling and unwavering dedication to the reality introduced depth and authenticity to his work,” he wrote. “She was not only a colleague however a pal, and her influence on EURweb and the lives she touched won’t ever be forgotten.”
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Ayers joined KBLA in 2022 as host of “The RA Report with Robin Ayers,” which aired Monday via Friday from 6 to 7 pm at 1508 am, the place she mentioned leisure and popular culture subjects. The present on Friday, December 6, allowed followers to name in, share their reminiscences and provide their condolences.
The reason for the beloved radio host's dying was not formally revealed. Nonetheless, Ayers had gone public along with his battle with leiomyosarcoma, an aggressive most cancers that grows in clean muscle tissues. In Might, Ayers posted a snippet of a 2021 interview on Instagram the place he spoke with document government and most cancers survivor Mathew Knowles.
“After I had this dialog with @mrmathewknowles in 2021, I had no concept I might ever encounter my very own battle with leiomyosarcoma most cancers,” Ayers wrote. “Maybe someplace unconscious I had already laid the muse for the idea that we have now to undergo issues to develop, change and modify our habits and habits. So long as I breathe, I’ll increase well being consciousness and advocacy. Thanks once more to @mrmathewknowles for this extremely memorable dialogue. I realized loads today.”
In July, Ayers spoke with creator and essayist Faye McCray about her prognosis and the excessive charges of misdiagnosis amongst Blacks and folks of coloration.
“As quickly as I left the physician's workplace after my prognosis, I began going about my enterprise, which was praying to God and letting an important folks know. I didn’t let that shake me as a result of it didn’t belong to me,” Ayers mentioned within the interview.
Ayers usually posted optimistic affirmation playing cards and different motivational content material on her social media. In her newest Instagram posts, a number of celebrities, followers, and listeners continued to touch upon how she impacted them.
Actress and singer-songwriter Christina Millian wrote: “Robin…thanks. Thanks on your smile, the laughter and the moments we shared. It doesn't even really feel good to say this, my coronary heart is damaged. 😢 Might your love movement and produce energy to Robbie, the ladies and your complete household. You adopted your goals and actually did it from scratch. We’re all happy with you. You left a mark on our hearts and we are going to miss you. Relaxation in peace 🕊️”
Comic, actor and “Saturday Night time Stay” alum Jay Pharaoh commented and wrote, “Heartbroken, I pray to see you once more sooner or later within the kingdom, my sister, relaxation in peace 🕊🕊.”
Robin Ayers is survived by her husband, Rob, and twin daughters, Brooklyn and Madison, who celebrated their 18th birthday over the Thanksgiving vacation.
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