Robin Ayers, Journalist and KBLA 1580 Host, Dies at 44

Story by Stephanie Kaloi

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Beloved KBLA 1580 radio host and entertainment journalist Robin Ayers dies at just 44, leaving behind a legacy of influential reporting and community-driven broadcasting.

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Ayers was a pioneering voice at KBLA 1580, serving as a host and interviewer for 15 years and building a loyal following with her insightful coverage of Hollywood and social justice issues.
Tavis Smiley, Ayers' long-time friend and KBLA 1580 colleague, praised her as 'a brilliant journalist and a beautiful soul' whose passion for storytelling made her an 'irreplaceable' presence in the LA media landscape.

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Robin Ayers, Tavis Smiley, KBLA 1580

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