South African radio legend Kevin Savage, 69, has died
South African radio legend Kevin Savage has died. He was 69
Hot102.7FM confirmed Savage died on Saturday afternoon after battling cancer.
Former colleague and South African news anchor Doreen Morris remembered Savage for his “golden voice,” his sense of humour, and having worked with the radio legend at the same time she worked wit late film critic, and columnist Barry Ronge, who died on 3 July.
“As a teen I was hooked to his Music Power Half Hour on 5fm. In my 20’s he gave me my 1st job in commercial radio at Kfm,” Ian Bredenkamp wrote on Twitter. “Kevin had an iconic voice, literally + figuratively. Thanks for the great songs.”
“Gutted to hear the news that Kevin Savage died,” tweeted Martin Slabbert. “He made me fall in love with radio and it was a singular honor to be able to work with him. Thanks for the great memories Sav.”
See tributes to the radio legend here:
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@Doreen Morris
@DoreenMorrisNooooo! Kevin Savage and I were amongst the very first broadcasters on MNET, in fact Kevin and Paul Lückhof did the 1st transmission in 1986. I remember his absolutely iconic voice, infectious laughter and encyclopaedic knowledge. Condolences to his loved ones #RIPKevinSavage
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Martin Slabbert@martinslabbertGutted to hear the news that Kevin Savage died. He made me fall in love with radio and it was a singular honor to be able to work with him. Thanks for the great memories Sav
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Etienne Shardlow
@EttyShI spent much of my teens listening to Radio 5 and you’re right about #KevinSavage having an iconic voice.
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BrownSugar✔@UrsulaChikane
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.
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Lynne O’Connor✔@LynneOConnorSA
Another radio legend has fallen. RIP to The Sav. Many, manyhappy years listening to #KevinSavage. Condolences to all who loved him.
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Ian Bredenkamp@IanBredenkampRIP #KevinSavage. As a teen I was hooked to his Music Power Half Hour on 5fm. In my 20’s he gave me my 1st job in commercial radio at Kfm. Kevin had an iconic voice, literally + figuratively. Thanks for the great songs
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