RIP Gavin Singh

Hot 91.9FM presenter Gavin Singh passed away from a heart attack yesterday afternoon.

Gavin Singh

Hot 91.9FM managing director Lloyd Madurai has issued a statement “with an incredible sense of sadness and disbelief,” calling it a tragic loss of a gentle soul, with a kind heart,” who the Hot 91.9 FM team were truly blessed to have spent each day with.

Singh had more than 20 years’ experience in SA media and had been part of the Hot 91.9 FM family since its origins almost three years ago:

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Tributes are flooding in on social media:

Visited Gavin in April.
As this pic was taken, he said 'don't put on that silly face!'
As if. #RIPGavinSingh https://t.co/xlxFcZYSeI pic.twitter.com/a446Erccgl
— Alex Jay (@AlexJayZA) July 14, 2017

This is terrible news. I have fond memories of Gavin Singh in my early days @947
A soothing voice and a very awesome guy #RIPGavinSingh https://t.co/cXtgAWk0Cc
— Cindy Poluta (@CindyPoluta) July 14, 2017

News of Gavin’s death comes on anniversary of my own heart attack 9 years ago today. Life is unpredictable. Hug the people you love.
— Mark Pilgrim (@MarkPilgrimZA) July 14, 2017

Bizcommunity’s condolences go out to Singh’s family and friends and the Hot 91.9 FM team. Share your own tributes and favourite memories of Singh below.