Legendary Atlanta radio personality and the PA voice of the Atlanta Falcons and Hawks, Ryan Cameron, is in the intensive care unit of a local hospital after suffering a heart attack, his colleagues at MAJIC 107.5 have shared.
What We Know:
- Early Easter morning of April 12, 2020, ESPN’s Elle Duncan, a former colleague of Cameron’s, asked for prayers after Cameron underwent “surgery earlier this week”.
I just found out my former radio cohost and mentor @ryancameron is in need of us all after a surgery earlier this wk.. and I ask that all of you looking to find some familiarity this Easter, do exactly that by leaning on prayer- thoughtfully directed at my friend. Thank you pic.twitter.com/qZ8mMd57aB
— Elle Duncan (@elleduncanESPN) April 12, 2020
- The 54-year-old father of four required surgery earlier in the week of April 4-11, 2020, but his current diagnosis and prognosis was not divulged to the media as he recovers.
- Cameron has worked at three stations in Atlanta over the past 30 years: V-103, Hot 97.5/107.9, and currently Majic 107.5/97.5 as an afternoon host.
- Along the way, Cameron has picked up two Emmy Awards, been honored with two Macaroni Award nominations and inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.
“We are asking for fervent prayers as he recovers from emergency surgery that took place earlier this week. We ask for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your love and concern.” – Statement Released by The Family
- Cameron’s colleagues also asked to keep the Georgia Radio Hall of Famer in their thoughts at this time.
As you celebrate Easter Sunday. Please send a prayer for my friend and Atlanta Radio Legend Ryan Cameron. @ryancameron#Prayersforryancameron pic.twitter.com/msOyGJcEgj
— Frank Ski (@FRANKSKI) April 12, 2020
- Atlanta based rapper Killer Mike posted on his Instagram page “Praying for u Radio OG and ATLANTA cornerstone. We love u Ryan.” The rapper added “I sincerely pray the Universe shows us favor and heals u. We need u. U are our voice. A true leader. Love and light from one Westside kid to another.”
Ryan Cameron is a proud “Grady baby” who was born and raised in the ATL. We are sending our love and prayers to him and his family for a speedy recovery.
