KBLA Talk 1580 Host Robin Ayers Dies at 44: 'You Could See Her Radiant Smile Through the Radio'

Mar. 15, 2025

Robin Ayers.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Radio host Robin Ayers has died. She was 44.

Ayers, who was a well-known entertainment reporter and radio host at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio, died on Thursday, Dec. 5.

“It is with profound sadness that KBLA Talk 1580 announces the passing of our beloved colleague Robin Ayers,” KBLA Radio host Tavis Smiley confirmed on behalf of Ayers’ family in astatementon X (formerly 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,” he added.

Ayers joined KBLA Radio in March 2022, according to herLinkedInpage. There, she hosted the showThe RA Report with Robin Ayersfrom Monday to Friday, covering entertainment news topics and interviewing celebrity guests.

Ayers pictured in March 2023.Leon Bennett/Getty

Leon Bennett/Getty

Before joining the radio station, Ayers worked as a reporter and entertainment correspondent for the news outlet EURweb for three and a half years.

The outlet wrote in astatementon its website: “With heavy hearts, the entertainment journalism community mourns the passing of Robin Ayers. Robin, known for her vibrant personality and passion for storytelling, died leaving a significant void in the world of entertainment journalism and broadcasting.”

Ayers with her husband Rob and twin daughters, Brooklyn and Madison.Robin Ayers/Instagram

Robin Ayers/Instagram

A cause of death for Ayers has not yet been revealed.

KBLA is currently planning a memorial for Ayers, per EURWeb.

PEOPLE has reached out to Ayers’ team for further comment at this time.

Basketball Wivesstar Laura Govan posted a tribute to her friend Ayers on her Instagram Stories. “One thing I’m NOT good with is Death! Especially when it’s near and dear I’m having a hard time with this one I LOVE U 😘I’ll Miss You Friend 💔," she wrote, sharing a photo of the pair.

ComedianJay Pharoahwrote in the comment section of Ayers' last Instagram post, shared six days ago, “Heart broken, I pray to see you again one day in the kingdom my sister, Rest peacefully 🕊🕊.”

“Thank you for always being so sweet. What an example of true authentic. Rest Robin 💔,” Hollywood Unlocked host Jason Lee added.

source: people.com