BREAKING: Popular Hot 91.9 radio host passes away
RANDBURG – Shock has reverberated through the community as news of Singh's passing spreads.
Gavin Singh, a popular radio host on Hot 91.9 passed away suddenly on 13 July 2017.
According to a statement by Hot 91.9 Managing Director, Lloyd Madurai, Singh suffered a massive heart attack at about 4pm, and passed away shortly afterwards.
“I deliver this statement on behalf of Hot 91.9fm with an incredible sense of sadness and disbelief. Today we mourn the tragic loss of a gentle soul, with a kind heart, who we were truly Blessed to have spent each day with. Gavin, your tragic loss has left us with a feeling of emptiness and hurt and whilst this time will not be easy, together as a Hot 91.9 family we will get through this together.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gavin’s parents and the Singh family.”
Medical staff tried to revive Gavin but were unsuccessful in their attempts. Gavin Singh passed away at 4:20pm.
Tributes poured in on social media for the radio legend after news of his passing.
Samantha Joan Almeida wrote on Facebook, “Absolutely shattered. RIP Gav, you will be sorely missed,” While Eleanor Ward wrote, “We will miss your gentle voice and spirit on the waves. Sending Gavin’s family, friends and his Hot 91.9fm family much love and strength in this most difficult time. May his spirit fly with the Angels.”
Deepest condolences to the Singh and Hot 91.9 family. Such a great loss! He will@be sorely missed 🙏🏼
— Pommie Lutchman (@pommielutchman) July 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/Butterfly_78846/status/885724956365139968
Broken. To hear Gavin Singh from Hot 91.9 has passed on. I hope and pray it's a bad dream. If it was April and a joke, it would be sick.
— Kim Lowery Aglioti (@KimAglioti) July 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/frenchmauritian/status/885746132382568450
On behalf of Caxton Local Newspapers, we extend our sympathies to the Singh and Hot 91.9 families.