Alan Courtney Magnus, who claimed the title of Jamaica’s ‘Good Morning Man’ in 1972 and enjoyed a long and successful reign as the king of breakfast radio for more than 40 years, died on Saturday morning at age 80. Throughout his four decades.
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Jamaicans reacted with shock and sadness on Saturday after learning that Alan Magnus, who for decades presented Radio Jamaica’s early morning show that not only entertained the nation but helped people keep track of time, had passed. He was 80. The veteran broadcaster, who was also known for his 1971 hit song Flying Machine, was hailed by the country’s leaders as one of the finest broadcasters to have graced local.
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Sharpe, who was hospitalised in late March, passed away this morning.
General Manager of Broadcast Services at the RJRGLEANER Communications Claire Grant confirmed his passing on social media.
“It is with deep regret that TVJ, JNN, the RJRGLEANER Communications Group announces that our colleague, friend veteran broadcaster, newsman Michael Sharpe died this morning. Condolences to his family and friends. Peace Michael. Peace,” Grant tweeted.Get the latest from CNW!
Michael, who joined the RJRGLEANER Group in 1983, was well-known as the news anchor for Television Jamaica’s (TVJ) Prime Time News, alongside Dorraine Samuels.
Sharpe later made the switch to Jamaica News Network, a member of the RJRGLEANER Group.