Kevin Savage's son reflects on the life of his late dad
On Saturday, it was announced that radio legend Kevin Savage had passed away at the age of 69.
Listen to Mike Savage and Martin Bester reflect on radio legend Kevin Savage:
After a battle with cancer, radio legend Kevin Savage passed away at the age of 69. Savage was well known for his golden voice and legendary radio career spanning many decades.
On Monday, Martin Bester and the team spoke to Mike Savage, Kevin's son, about the passing of his dad and the legend's career in radio.
"It hasn't sunk in yet. He had time for everybody, Mart," said Mike Savage. In a post on Facebook, Mike posted a photo of a radio desk with the caption: "Love you, dad. See you in Strawberry Fields."
"It's a sad day for radio in South Africa, Kevin's big voice and even bigger personality will be missed. He was an absolute radio legend. My sympathy goes out to his son Mike and the family," said award-winning radio host Martin Bester.
Over the weekend, many popular South African personalities shared their condolences and paid tribute to the late radio legend.
Look here:
Sad to hear of the passing of these two legends#KevinSavage#BarryRonge
— DeviSankareeGovender (@Devi_HQ) July 10, 2022
I was always glued to #CapitalRadio listening to Kevin and followed him wherever he went
I consumed everything Barry from his #SpitAndPolish columns to his movie reviews in @SundayTimesZA#LegendsLiveForever pic.twitter.com/neztZxcb7i
This single belongs to the legend Kevin Savage. RIP pic.twitter.com/qL5yI2Rt0y
— Barney Simon (@BarneySimon) July 10, 2022
Today we lost one of our own. Kevin Savage was a mentor and radio legend.
— Mark Pilgrim (@MarkPilgrimZA) July 9, 2022
Sav, you will be sorely missed. Your velvet voice will forever be in our hearts.
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Kevin Savage had a stellar career spanning many decades in the radio industry. He was inducted into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame in 2018. Thank you for your contribution to radio Kevin. May you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/978gmEb3Kw
— @SARadioAwards (@SARadioAwards) July 10, 2022
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