JOHANNESBURG - Veteran broadcaster Jeremy Mansfield has died at the age of 59.
He had liver cancer and had revealed in August that the diagnosis was terminal.
Mansfield appeared on various radio and TV shows during his career. These included 702 and 94.7.
He was the host of the TV game show 'A Word or 2', which ran for 10 seasons, and the TV comedy show 'Laugh out Loud'.
Tributes are pouring in on social media, including one from that his close friend Sam Cowen, who confirmed his passing.
Hard to believe that Jeremy Mansfield has passed on. ‘Larger than life’ does not do him justice. A totally unique person on and off the radio. Hamba kahle old mate.
— John Robbie (@John_C_Robbie) October 31, 2022
A giant oke has fallen - I have known Jeremy #Mansfield since I was two. We share common ancestry. He was a superhero to me as a kid and I was in awe of his brilliance as an adult. He brought joy, and occasional rage, to millions. Well done Jem.
— Bruce Whitfield (@brucebusiness) October 31, 2022
Rest in Peace Jeremy Mansfield. The blueprint. The man who paved the path for us in radio. Rest now chap.
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) October 31, 2022