John Berks 702 cause of death
John Berks is a radio broadcasting legend and a veteran who recently passed away at the age of 80 years old. He is fully known as Long John Berks by listeners. He was the morning talk show host on channel 702 where he as well usually conduct some pranks. John simply is a South African…
John Berks is a radio broadcasting legend and a veteran who recently passed away at the age of 80 years old. He is fully known as Long John Berks by listeners.
He was the morning talk show host on channel 702 where he as well usually conduct some pranks. John simply is a South African revolutionized morning radio broadcasting who passed away last Saturday.
A statement released on EWD Primedia reveals that one Jonathan Procter paid homage to the legend…
“Primedia is sad to hear of the passing of John Berks, one of 702’s most legendary morning talk show hosts, loved and respected in ‘702-land’ and across the nation.”
“John was regarded by many as the pioneer of talk radio in South Africa. His passion for and dedication to South Africa was celebrated when in 2010 he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award.”
“On behalf of the Primedia Group I would like to extend our condolences to his family and friends,” he stated.
Berks was a legendary lifetime achievement award holder who was inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame in the year 2020.
John Berks 702 cause of death
As old as he is it was a possibility that natural causes were a favourite factor. However, he was reportedly having a long illness that gave him out to death. He was said to have died at the age of 80.
