Jacaranda FM presenters pay tribute to radio legend Kevin Savage
South African radio legend Kevin Savage passed away on Saturday.
South African radio legend Kevin Savage, 69, has sadly passed away.
It was confirmed that Savage died on Saturday afternoon after battling cancer.
His son, Mike Savage, posted a photo of a radio desk on social media with the caption, "Love you, dad. See you in Strawberry Fields."
"It's a sad day for radio in South Africa, Kevin's big voice and even bigger personality will be missed. He was an absolute radio legend. My sympathy goes out to his son Mike and the family," said the award-winning radio host Martin Bester.
"We were the voices of 'Top Billing' at the time. He was very cool. He was just such a great guy and a professional," radio legend Alex Jay remembers.
RIP Sav. You were one of a kind. Thanks for the advice. Welcome to the great gig in the sky. Respect," said Jacaranda FM's Barney Simon.
Several other media personalities also paid tribute to the legend.
"Such a sore heart tonight. We've lost an incredible radio legend. Rest in peace, Kevin Savage. Thank you for the inspiration, for sharing your talent with us, and for being the light in our radio world," said former 'Top Billing' presenter and radio personality, Ursula Chikane.
Radio personality and entrepreneur Ian Bredenkamp remembered Savage for his "iconic voice".
"Kevin had an iconic voice, literally + figuratively. Thanks for the great songs."
This single belongs to the legend Kevin Savage. RIP pic.twitter.com/qL5yI2Rt0y
— Barney Simon (@BarneySimon) July 10, 2022