*Unfortunately, we have some not so good news about an Atlanta media icon.
Radio host Ryan Cameron is in the intensive care unit after suffering a heart attack, according to WSB-TV.
Cameron is the host of “Ryan Cameron Uncensored” on MAJIC 107.5/97.5. He is also the voice of the Atlanta Hawks.
Earlier this morning, ESPN’s Elle Duncan, a former colleague of Cameron’s, asked for prayers after Cameron underwent “surgery earlier this week.”
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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
Cameron’s family issued a statement on the MAJIC 107.5/97.5 Twitter account.
“On behalf of the family of Ryan Cameron, we are asking for your 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,” the family wrote.
The statement also said:
“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.”
Another Atlanta radio icon, Frank Ski, posted this about his friend:
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
Cameron, a father of four, is an Atlanta native, a two-time Emmy Award winner and member of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.
