Beloved Los Angeles radio host Robin Ayers handed away Thursday on the age of 44, after revealing she was battling most cancers, her employers confirmed in an announcement Sunday.
Ayers was a celebrated host at KBLA Discuss 1580 for the previous two years, doing “The RA Report with Robin Ayers” each weekday from 6 to 7 p.m., the place she amassed a devoted following together with her commentary on leisure and popular culture.
Although her explanation for demise wasn’t revealed, Ayers final yr mentioned she was battling leiomyosarcoma, a uncommon and aggressive most cancers that impacts gentle tissues, sometimes within the stomach or uterus.
Her listeners have flocked to social media to pour out their grief and assist for Ayers’ household, together with her husband and twin daughters who had simply celebrated their 18th birthday over the Thanksgiving break.
Ayers’ close to decade-long radio reporting profession began at Afterbuzz TV as a podcast host in August 2016, the place she remained for 3 years earlier than pivoting to her leisure reporting at theJasmineBRAND.
It didn’t take lengthy for her to search out her house at KBLA Discuss 1580 and at last host her personal present together with her title on it.
“Robin was a bright light. You could see her radiant smile through the radio,” KBLA Discuss 1580 wrote in its assertion.
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“We all respected her immense talent, loved her jovial spirit, celebrated her love of family, and honored her faith in God.”
Ayers persistently defied the percentages as she continued working after her most cancers prognosis and survived two automotive accidents in 2023.
Different celebrities have left feedback for Ayers on her social media profiles following her passing.
“Heart broken, I pray to see you again one day in the kingdom my sister. Rest peacefully,” former SNL forged member Jay Pharaoh wrote.
“Robin.. thank you. Thank you for your smile, the laughter and the moments we shared. It doesn’t even feel right saying this, my heart is broken,” actress and singer-songwriter Christina Milian wrote.
“May your love pour thru and bring strength to Robbie, the Girls and your whole family. You followed your dreams and really did it from the ground up. We’re all proud of you. You left a mark in our hearts and you will be missed. Rest peacefully.”
Ayers is survived by her husband Rob and twin daughters Brooklyn and Madison. Her memorial is reportedly being organized by her KBLA household.
