Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Alan Magnus has died
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- Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Alan Magnus has died.
- Magnus, Jamaica's "good morning man," passed away this morning at his home in St.
- Andrew, according to Jamaica Gleaner.
- One of the most recognized names and prolific voices on Jamaican radio, Alan Magnus spent more than four decades at Radio Jamaica (RJR 94 FM).
- His career started at the radio station in 1971 and quickly became one of the island's most beloved broadcasters with his <em>Good Morning Man</em> show.
Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Alan Magnus has died.
Magnus, Jamaica's "good morning man," passed away this morning at his home in St. Andrew, according to Jamaica Gleaner. He was 80 years old.
One of the most recognized names and prolific voices on Jamaican radio, Alan Magnus spent more than four decades at Radio Jamaica (RJR 94 FM).
His career started at the radio station in 1971 and quickly became one of the island's most beloved broadcasters with his Good Morning Man show. On air at 5 a.m. daily, Magnus entertained and charmed many Jamaicans who were getting ready to go to work or school in the early mornings.
He maintained his popularity with listeners, even when the show evolved into Good Morning Jamaica, with co-hosts Dorraine Samuels, and then later Paula-Ann Porter Jones.
Dorraine Samuels passed away in March 2019, a few days after Magnus' wife Kerry had died.
After 46 years in the business, Alan Magnus returned in 2017.
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group expressed regret and sadness at his passing.
“His family is requesting some privacy at this time to come to terms with this loss,” it said in a statement today.
“The entire RJRGLEANER family expresses our sympathies to his family and close friends.”
Tribute from Prime Minister
Prime Minister Andrew Holess also paid tribute to the veteran broadcaster with a statement on social media.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of veteran Jamaican broadcaster Alan Magnus, an icon of morning radio, a voice that resonated through the hearts of Jamaicans for decades. As a child, his voice woke me up in mornings, accompanying me on the journey to school," Holness said.
"My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and the countless listeners who considered him a part of their lives. His legacy, both as a broadcaster and a recording artiste with the song "Flying Machine," will continue to resonate in our hearts. May he rest in peace, knowing that his contribution to Jamaica's media landscape will forever be cherished and remembered."
