COLUMBUS, OHIO (LALATE) – CD101’s Andyman is dead. CD101 confirms Andyman’s death today; the beloved DJ and Program Director John Andrew “Andyman” Davis died during a tragic drowning over the weekend.

Andyman was reportedly on vacation with his wife and three sons in Michigan when the tragedy hit. Andyman joined Fun With Radio LLC owned station in 2001. His efforts to raise money for charity have been nationally recognized; “Andyman-a-thon” was a 48 hour continual broadcast that raised funds for local children’s charities.

Andyman joined CD101 as a DJ in 1991, moved to station program director in 1998, and won numerous awards and topped lists as one of the favorite Columbus DJs, becoming a benchmark of afternoon drive-time radio.

A message posted online today reads: “It is with much sadness that CD101 announces the passing of John Andrew “Andyman” Davis – programming director and beloved dee jay at CD101. Andy was vacationing with his family in Michigan and tragically drown this weekend. Andy is survived by his wife, Molly, and their three sons Johnny, Oliver, and Sammy.”

Memorial services are pending.

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Yes, Donnie Simpson’s Morning Show ends its 95.5 WPGC run. Donnie Simpson’s Morning Show on 95.5 WPGC is over after 16 years.

But Donnie Simpson is not over. He’s just going on a break for 13 1/2 months pursuant to a non compete clause with his WPGC’s parent, CBS Radio.

After that, where will Simpson broadcast from? He can’t tell you know. But he will tell you in February 2011.

It all reportedly stems from a breakdown in contract talks with WPGC ending a two decade run of the Donnie Simpson Morning Show on the channel.

As broke earlier on LALATE Friday, Simpson was with 93.9 WKYS for 16 years and WPGC since 1993.

But, Local NBC reports that Simpson has a 13 1/2 months non-compete clause with CBS Radio. But once that time has elapsed, Simpson is expected to announce his new home. Simpson tells NBC:”This is a temporary separation until February 2011.”

Donnie won’t be gone for long.

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Donnie Simpson’s Morning Show leaves 95.5 WPGC today. Donnie Simpson is leaving 95.5 WPGC, final show today, after decades on air.

But Donnie won’t be gone for long.

Local NBC reports that Simpson has a 13 1/2 months non-compete clause with CBS Radio. But once that time has elapsed, Simpson is expected to announce his new home. Simpson tells NBC:

“This is a temporary separation until February 2011.”

Simpson was with 93.9 WKYS for 16 years and WPGC since 1993.

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Erica Lee Fired!

Erica Lee is fired from Mix 105.1’s “Scott and Erica Morning Show”!

Eric Lee’s firing was ends a 2 decade run that many listeners aren’t happy with today. Scott will remain on air in the same position. Moments ago, McKenzie told listeners that 19 years was one of the best runs in radio, anywhere. Scott said he knew it wouldn’t last forever but the end is something “surreal”.

The team became a staple of Central Florida morning drive radio. Channel 2 CBS Orlando readers are voicing today split decisions whether they would stay as listeners now to MIX, or leave.

One wrote the following:

“I am so sad over this…I will continue to listen to and support Scott and Jay, but I’m going to miss Erica terribly. What a horrible decision the management has made. Thinking about you Erica…”

Another put it differently:

It appears that the Bean Counters have one another round. But then again appearances can be deceiving. I listened to the Scott and Erica Morning Show because it, to me, was family. As I can see that’s really no longer the case and it really is money motivated I can no longer support that station after knowing how they treat their staff. Erica – Good luck you deserve better than you got. Scott and Jay – RUN!!! …. And those who made the decision…Good luck too. Remember one word…Karma. She’s coming after you next.”

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Sharon Fogaren Santos host of FUN 107 is dead. Sharon Fogaren host of WFHN FUN 107.1 FM radio has died.

FUN 107 has posted the following message to its listeners:

We here at FUN 107 have lost one of our family members. Sharon Fogaren, who has been a part of FUN 107 listener’s morning routine off and on for the past 14 years has passed away due to complications of a heart attack she suffered two weeks ago.

We thank everyone for their continued support, prayers, and we would like to continue her memory here on FUN 107.com and we send our condolences to Sharon’s family and close friends.

…. We will miss Sharon. Thank you for the memories.

Santos was co host of the hugely popular “J.R. and Sharon” morning radio. On August 31, JR had alerted listeners that her condition was critical. News of her passing was announced by JR at 5:30 am on air today.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Sharon Fogaren Santos will be greatly missed.

You can leave your online messages on FUN 107 on a page set up ONLINE HERE

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