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Beloved comedian and radio personality Wanda Smith has reportedly passed away at 58 years old. The news was revealed this evening—just one day after her October 11th birthday.
The Miami native was well known for her on-air career, co-hosting the Atlanta radio show Frank and Wanda in the Morning. She hosted the morning show from 1998-2012, spent four years with Ryan Cameron from 2014 through early 2018, then joined Frank Ski again for another stint at the station (according to WSBtv.com). Smith earned credits writing for Def Comedy Jam, and for appearing in the films Madea Goes to Jail, Madea’s Witness Protection, and The Drone That Saved Christmas.
Her boisterous personality and legacy of laughter are evident in the condolences that have started to roll out on social media.
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“It brings us great sadness to announce the untimely passing of veteran comedian and radio personality #WandaSmith… a staple in the community
she was loved by many and will be missed.. we send our condolences 💐 to her family, friends and admirers…. ” —Streetz 94.5
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