Beloved journalist, Robin Ayers, passes away at 44

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Robin Ayers, a beloved journalist and radio host who captured the hearts of many, has passed away.

Passing details

Ayers reportedly died Dec 5 at 44.

Her death was confirmed by fellow KBLA radio host Tavis Smiley, who wrote on X, “It is with profound sadness that KBLA Talk 1580 announces the passing of our beloved colleague Robin Ayers.”

He continued, “Robin was a bright light. You could see her radiant smile through the radio. We all respected her immense talent, loved her jovial spirit.”

Cancer diagnosis

Although a cause of death has not been confirmed, Ayers did reveal that she was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma, or LMS, in 2023.

LMS is a rare aggressive form of cancer that only affects the soft tissues and muscles in the body and is most often found in the abdomen or the uterus of women. She would often use her platform to bring awareness to the disease and advocate for women’s health.

Robin Ayers career

Most recently, Ayers was a KBLA Radio Los Angeles host, known for her engaging program, The RA Report, which airs weekdays from 6 PM to 7 PM. She had been with the station since March 2022.

Ayers has also worked with BET, Fox, theJasmineƁrand, and OWN and was a co-host for the YouTube-based podcast show called Afterbuzz TV.

Most notably, Ayers was an entertainment correspondent for EURweb for about four years.

The beloved journalist leaves to cherish her memory to her husband and twin daughters, and a host of relatives and friends.