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Robin Ayers
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesRadio host and entertainment reporter Robin Ayers died at the age of 44.
The KBLA 1580 Talk personality passed away on Thursday, December 5. A cause of death has not been announced.
“On behalf of her dear family, KBLA Talk 1580 announces with great sadness the passing of our beloved colleague Robin Ayers on Thursday, December 5,” radio host wrote Tavis Smiley on X. “Robin was a bright light. You could see her beaming smile through the radio.
We all respected her tremendous talent, loved her jovial spirit, celebrated her love of family and honored her faith in God.”
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Ayers was the mother of two 18-year-old daughters, whom she shared with her husband Rob Ayers.
Robin Ayers
Leon Bennett/Getty Images“Our thoughts and prayers are with Robin’s entire family, especially her husband Rob and her twin daughters Brooklyn and Madison,” Smiley wrote. “We ask that you join us in praying for the Ayers family as they navigate the difficult days ahead. At the right time, KBLA Talk 1580 will pay special tribute to Robin.”
Several celebrities shared their condolences on Instagram. Jay Pharaoh responded to Ayers’ last post: “Heartbroken, I pray to see you again someday in the kingdom my sister, rest in peace 🕊🕊.”
Christina Milian also left a long comment. “Robin… thank you. Thank you for your smile, the laughter and the moments we shared. It doesn’t even feel good to say this, my heart is broken. 😢 May your love flow through and bring strength to Robbie, the Girls and your entire family. You followed your dreams and really did it from the ground up. We are all proud of you. You left a mark in our hearts and you will be missed. Rest in peace 🕊️.”
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Ayers was a Hollywood stylist for fifteen years before becoming an entertainment reporter and motivational speaker. She has appeared on Fox, BET, the OWN Network and AfterBuzz TV.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Ayers has been a member of the KBLA Radio community since 2022, when she began hosting “The RA Report with Robin Ayers.” KBLA serves the greater Los Angeles area community, and its weekday show focused on entertainment topics and interviews with celebrity guests. During the Friday, December 6 show, fans were able to call in and share their memories of the personality.
Ayers previously worked as a reporter for EUR Web. A statement on their website addressed the death of their former colleague.
“It is with heavy hearts that the entertainment journalism community mourns the passing of Robin Ayers,” the statement said. “Robin, known for her vibrant personality and passion for storytelling, passed away leaving a significant void in the world of entertainment journalism and broadcasting…Robin has been an essential part of the EURweb family since approximately 2015, where she made a lasting impact left behind by her insightful reporting and engaging presence.”
EURweb publisher Lee Bailey also wrote a personal statement.
“Together with the EURweb staff/family, I am deeply saddened by the death of Robin Ayers. Her passion for storytelling and her unwavering commitment to the truth brought depth and authenticity to her work,” he wrote. “She was not only a colleague, but also a friend, and her impact on EURweb and the lives she touched will never be forgotten.”