In a Twitter post on Saturday night, the family said: “It is with deep sadness and heartbreak that we announce the news that our beloved father Red Robinson passed away at 8.15am this morning following a short illness. Kay Kellie and Kellie Robinson said we were delighted to share his final moments with him and his brother Bill was there, which made it extra special.
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“Most people know our dad as a rock DJ, TV personality, ad agency owner, voice actor, or through his charity work. He was larger than life in many ways, but to us he was a A devoted father and grandfather, a loving husband to our late mother Carol, and a devoted friend to all.”
“Ryder’s departure leaves a huge hole in our lives and in the lives of everyone he touched on radio, television, music and entertainment.”
His family said: “We can’t think of a better way to sum up Dad’s life than with the lyrics to one of his favorite Elvis songs, If I Could Dream: ‘In the dark there’s a candle waving… …and when I can do it and think. ‘I can talk, I can stand, I can walk…I can dream, oh please make my dreams come true…now.”
Red retired in 2017 from his 64-year broadcast career.
