Radio Personalities Remember the Late Jeremy Mansfield
Radio Personalities Remember the Late Jeremy Mansfield. Another sad day for South Africa as popular radio personality dies. Jeremy Mansfield has tragically lost his battle against liver cancer at the age of 59. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
The former Highveld Stereo Rude Awakening breakfast show host fought a brave battle against the dreaded disease in 2022 since revealing in January that he had terminal Stage 4 liver cancer. Sharing the news on her Facebook account, Jeremy Mansfield’s former colleague and best friend Sam Cowen revealed her heartbreak.
“This morning a light went out in the world. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends and boundless love.
Jeremy Mansfield lived large, he didn’t know how to do small. He loved hard, laughed loud, and managed to combine mischief and mayhem with heart and soul. The city was brighter and lighter with him on the airwaves, he changed lives every day. When he wasn’t raising millions for charity, he was raising fresh hell!
We will miss him horribly. The family is devastated and is asking for privacy during this time. Right to the end, we were reading him your messages and he was so happy to hear them all, every single one. He knew he was loved and it mattered. He mattered. There will be a new star in the sky tonight,” part of the announcement read.
Mansfield is being remembered by those in the industry among them, Mark Pilgrim, who is also battling terminal cancer. The likes of Anele Mdoda, Gareth Cliff, Mantsoe Pout, Cindy Poluta and so many other took to Twitter to remember the media giant.
The radio industry is a family. Today we say goodbye to one of our own. Always remembered. Goodbye big guy. RIP Jeremy. pic.twitter.com/9A7HUhMHjH
— Mark Pilgrim (@MarkPilgrimZA) October 31, 2022
Beloved radio and TV personality, Jeremy Mansfield, passed away this morning following his battle with cancer. Our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones 💙💙💙
Image: Sam Cowen pic.twitter.com/krCD0OzZrR
— Carte Blanche (@carteblanchetv) October 31, 2022
Rest in Peace Jeremy Mansfield. The blueprint. The man who paved the path for us in radio. Rest now chap.
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) October 31, 2022
The darling of radio later tv Jeremy Mansfield died this morning. Liver cancer . He was single at time of death. I worked with him for years on “ A word or 2” and remained friends for a long time. So dynamic, talented , powerful , kind hearted. Huge sense of humour.
— Lizz Meiring Official (@LizzMeiring) October 31, 2022
Jeremy Mansfield is the reason I wanted to work at 947 growing up. What he did on breakfast radio is still a template for most. He epitomizes what radio can do. Peak greatness 💔 my heart aches for his family, friends and colleagues. RIP, legend 👑 #RIPJeremyMansfield
— MantsoePout-Nomzamo (@MantsoePout) October 31, 2022
A giant oke has fallen – I have known Jeremy #Mansfield since I was two. We share common ancestry. He was a superhero to me as a kid and I was in awe of his brilliance as an adult. He brought joy, and occasional rage, to millions. Well done Jem.
— Bruce Whitfield (@brucebusiness) October 31, 2022
Jeremy, you opened so many doors in the broadcasting industry for so many. I wouldn’t be where I am today if you hadn’t thrown me on air. Thank you. Larger than life. A massive personality. May you rest in peace #RipJeremyMansfield pic.twitter.com/M2dbKrL0Gd
— Cindy Poluta (@CindyPoluta) October 31, 2022
RIP Jeremy Mansfield!
What brilliant radio you made in your lifetime.
Always pushing the boundaries of broadcasting.
Rest well now.— Katy Katopodis (@KatyKatopodis) October 31, 2022
