US EditionLegendary Philly Radio Host Found Dead In Home
- On Oct. 29, Pierre Robert was found dead in his Philadelphia home, and Beasley Media Group announced his passing, calling him a leading voice on 93.3 WMMR.
- Starting in 1981, Pierre Robert built a decades-long career at 93.3 WMMR after moving from KSAN , driving cross-country in a Volkswagen van when KSAN changed formats.
- Best known for signature on-air features, Robert also championed local charities including the Aids Walk and Manna's Pie in the Sky fundraiser, with the American Red Cross saying, `His dedication helped save lives, and his presence always lifted our team's spirit.`
- Beasley Media Group offered condolences, with CEO Caroline Beasley saying `We all have heavy hearts today`; police reports and WMMR said the cause is unknown but `no foul play is suspected`.
- Over more than four decades at 93.3, Pierre Robert became a defining local music figure, and fans and musicians poured in tributes after his social media posts two days before death.
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Philadelphia Radio Legend Pierre Robert Dies at 70
Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Pierre Robert, a fixture on WMMR for more than four decades, has died at age 70. WMMR's parent company, Beasley Media Group, announced Wednesday that Robert was found dead at his home. Authorities said no foul play is suspected, though further details about the cause of death were not disclosed, The New York Post reported. "We all have heavy hearts today," Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley said in a…
Legendary radio host Pierre Robert dies at 70
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- Philadelphia is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved voices. Pierre Robert, the legendary WMMR radio host whose "Greeting Citizens!" became a morning ritual for generations of rock fans, has died at the age of 70. Beasley Media Group, which owns WMMR, confirmed that Robert was found dead in his Philadelphia home on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say no foul play is suspected. Robert joined 93.3 WMMR in 1981 and q…
Longtime Philadelphia radio DJ Pierre Robert dead at 70: ‘Heavy hearts today’
Longtime radio DJ Pierre Robert, a staple across the Philadelphia airwaves for almost half a century, has died. He was 70. Robert, pronounced "Ro-Bear" was found dead at his home on Wednesday, according to his station, WMMR's parent company Beasley Media Group.
Pierre Robert Dies: Legendary DJ At WMMR Philadelphia Was 70
“The station was lucky to have him on the air. We were all lucky to have him as a guide to his musical galaxy and I was lucky to have him as a friend.” That’s how Jon Bon Jovi today described legendary Philadelphia rock DJ Pierre Robert, who was found dead yesterday in his home, according WMMR 93.3’s parent company Beasley Media Group. He was 70. No foul play is suspected. Robert started at WMMR-FM in 1981. He hosted the station’s midday sho…
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