Beloved Radio Host Robin Ayers Passes Away at 44: Remembering a Bright Light in Entertainment Journalism

Adored radio host Robin Ayers passed away at 44, leaving a profound sense of loss among the entire media community.

Ayers, a celebrated entertainment reporter and host at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio died on Thursday, December 5th.

“It is with profound sadness that KBLA Talk 1580 announces the passing of our beloved colleague Robin Ayers,” shared KBLA Radio host Tavis Smiley on behalf of her family in a heartfelt statement on Twitter. “Robin was a bright light. You could see her radiant smile through the radio. We all respected her immense talent, loved her jovial spirit,” Smiley continued, reflecting the sorrow felt across the KBLA family.

On behalf of her precious family, it is with profound sadness that KBLA Talk 1580 announces the passing of our beloved colleague Robin Ayers on Thursday, December 05. Robin was a bright light. You could see her radiant smile through the radio.
We all respected her immense talent,

— Tavis Smiley – on 🧵 @therealtavissmiley (@tavissmiley) December 6, 2024

Since joining KBLA in March 2022, Ayers hosted “The RA Report with Robin Ayers,” where she shared her insights on entertainment news and conducted several celebrity interviews. Before KBLA, she was a reporter and correspondent at EURweb, The Jasmine Brand, and AfterBuzz TV. Her career also included appearances on BET, OWN Network, and Fox.

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Lee Bailey, EURweb’s founder and publisher, expressed his sorrow, saying, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Robin Ayers. Her passion for storytelling and unwavering commitment to truth brought depth and authenticity to her work. She was not just a colleague but a friend, and her impact on EURweb and the lives she touched will never be forgotten.”

Ayers is survived by her husband, Rob, and their twin daughters, Brooklyn and Madison. While the cause of her passing remains unknown, KBLA is planning a memorial to honor her life and legacy.