Dorraine Samuels has died at the age of 59.
The veteran broadcaster passed away Tuesday afternoon after a long battle with cancer.
In a statement, her longtime employer, RJR/Gleaner Communications Group said that it was deeply saddened by Samuels’ death.
“Dorraine had surgery in recent weeks and we have been praying for her recovery. However, she lost her battle with cancer this afternoon,” said the media conglomerate.
“We continue to hold her family, friends and colleagues in our prayers,” the statement added.
Samuels is a former longstanding anchor of TVJ’s nightly news, a role she held up to January of this year. She has remained on radio with the RJR/Gleaner Communications Group, which she joined nearly 40 years ago.
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RIP #DorraineSamuels, the popular media personality has died after a long period of illness ??
