RADIO host Robin Ayers has died – one year after revealing that she was battling a type of cancer.
The journalist, 44, died on Thursday, her employer, KBLA Talk, said in a statement.
Her death comes just one year after she revealed she had been diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma – an aggressive cancer that forms in the smooth muscles.
Ayers cause of death has not been revealed.
She died just days after celebrating her twin daughters’ 18th birthday.
Ayers shared footage that showed her family enjoying New York City.
Her family was seen in Times Square and Central Park, and they shared stunning snaps that showed the New York City skyline.
She shared a heartwarming snap that showed her family beaming at a restaurant.
In another video, she joked that she was celebrating herself and her daughters’ special occasions.
“It’s about you, but it’s about me too,” she said.
Tributes have been paid to Ayers following her death.
“Robin was a bright light. You could see her radiant smile through the radio,” KBLA said.
“We all respected her immense talent, loved her jovial spirit, celebrated her love of family, and honored her faith in God.”
The news channel revealed there will be a tribute to the presenter.
The Instagram post, which turned out to be Ayers’ final, has since been flooded with tributes.
“I am still in shock Robin,” wellness coach and celebrity chef Ameera Muhammad said.
“I’m sending you, your family and friends so much love.”
What is Leiomyosarcoma?
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the smooth muscles.
- It makes up between 10 and 20% of all soft tissue sarcoma cases.
- The cancer is more common in adults than children
- Some patients do not experience symptoms when the cancer first starts to occur.
- Some of the more common symptoms include: a lump, pain and vomiting.
Source: National Cancer Institute
Actress Christina Milian thanked Ayers for her laughter and smile.
“It doesn’t even feel right saying this, my heart is broken.”
Ayers’ death comes just weeks after she appeared to give her social media fans some positive news.
She shared a post that showed her posing by a pool and captioned the snap: “I swear if you knew my whole story, you’d be so proud of me.
“The best part is yet to come.”
Ayers revealed she was diagnosed with the rare cancer in 2023.
Chiefs at the National Cancer Institute revealed that LMS makes up between 10 and 20% of all soft tissue sarcoma cases.
It’s more common in adults than it is in children.
The cancer is commonly found in the uterus or the abdomen area.
Officials revealed that some patients do not have symptoms when the cancer first starts to form.
However, some of the most common symptoms include a lump under the skin, pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Health chiefs warned that the cancer is aggressive, meaning it can grow quickly.
They also say that the life expectancy for LMS patients differs depending on how it spreads and its severity.
Ayers interviewed A-listers such as Will Smith and Jackie Chan during her journalism career.
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