Who was Robin Ayers? Tributes pour in as beloved journalist and radio host passes away at 45

Robin Ayers has recently died from unknown causes at the age of 44 (Image via Instagram/robinayers) — Robin Ayers has recently died from unknown causes at the age of 45 (Image via Instagram/robinayers)

Well-known radio host Robin Ayers, 45, unexpectedly passed away on December 5, 2024. She gained recognition over the years for her association with KBLA Radio Los Angeles and appeared on The RA Report, where she shared everything related to the events happening in the world of entertainment.

Notably, Robin's cause of death is yet to be made official and her family members have not shared any statement about the same until now.

On the other hand, Robin Ayers' close friends took to different social media platforms to express grief over her sudden demise. TV host Timothy Jones took to his Facebook page to pay his tribute as he added a few photos, writing that she deserved to be honored. Jones further stated:

"She was an accomplished author, gifted tv/radio host, she did stand-up comedy, and she recently told me that she aspired to act. She had all of the skills to become a media titan."

Entertainment publicist Christopher Sibley also shared a Facebook post, describing Ayers as "one of the kindest souls" she ever met. Sibley also mentioned:

"Her warmth and genuine kindness were evident in every interaction, and she always offered unwavering support for whatever project I was working on, no matter how big or small. Whether it was a simple conversation or a significant life event, Robin had an incredible ability to uplift those around her."

Sibley additionally requested everyone to pray for Robin Ayers' husband and daughters as they mourn the loss. Another publicist, Desirae Lee Benson-Brockington, recalled her first meeting with Ayers at a studio and praised the latter's "radiance, kindness, and passion for her work."

The comments section of Desirae's post was also flooded with tributes, where netizens addressed Robin's contributions over the years and sent their condolences to her family.

Online tributes (Image via Facebook/Desirae Lee Benson-Brockington)

Robin Ayers was known for her flawless work as a host throughout her career

Robin's official website states that she was a part of the KBLA 1580 radio station where she focused on promoting various black artists. Furthermore, she interviewed different personalities over the years, including Jackie Chan and Will Smith.

Robin Ayers had a long list of experience and her bio on her LinkedIn profile stated:

"Skilled at leading on camera interviews, as well as utilizing excellent reasoning and practical judgment. Team player that possesses the ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and works well in fast-paced environments."

Although a lot of details about Robin's early life remain unknown, she completed her higher studies at the California-based Brooks College. In an interview with Canvas Rebel magazine in June 2024, she opened up about her diagnosis of Leiomyosarcoma last year and stated:

"Every day, through all of the pain I showed up for my radio show daily. While I do believe in listening to your body (and I did), I also believe that we need to pull through for people that rely on us."

Apart from speaking to celebrities, Robin Ayers covered different red-carpet events and award shows in her career. Back in 2016, she was a podcast host for Afterbuzz TV following which she came to EUR Web as an Entertainment Correspondent, as stated in her LinkedIn page.

Ayers served a similar position at The Jasmine Brand for around a year and later joined KBLA 1580 in March 2022 as a radio host and producer.

Edited by pshmueni