ATLANTA — Folks are taking to social media to remember the life and legacy of Atlanta radio host Wanda Smith, after her death was announced Saturday by station V-103.
Smith was most widely known for being the co-host of Frank and Wanda in the Morning, where she co-hosted the show with Frank Ski. Smith and Ski hosted the show for several years before she later co-hosted a show with Atlanta radio personality and now-Falcons public address announcer Ryan Cameron, before rejoining Ski on the air.
Here's a look at how local Atlanta figures are remembering Smith:
Atlanta Radio Star Rickey Smiley
Singer and Songwriter Tamar Braxton
Fellow Radio Personality Rashan Ali
Comedian Loni Love
Sports Reporter Elle Duncan
V-103 Senior Vice President and Market Manager Rick Caffey
“Our hearts are weighing heavier today as we grieve the loss of our beloved Wanda Smith, someone who always made us smile and who was a big part of V-103 for years. We extend our deepest prayers and condolences to her family."
In her role at V-103, dating back to 2006, Wanda Smith brought so much joy and care servicing the Atlanta community. Wanda’s impact touched lives beyond making us laugh... Many times she championed efforts behind the scenes to make a difference in the lives of those who were without.
Rest In Peace Wanda, as You take your place among the Stars. We will Miss You.”
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens
“Atlanta has lost a staple with the passing of Wanda Smith—not only in our city’s media, but our culture. We not only trusted her—we relied on her for her acumen, a common sense way of speaking to her listeners…and perhaps most importantly, telling us it was okay to laugh in good times and bad. She was a voice for so many Atlantans and my thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones and folks like me who just loved her love for our city.”
V-103 Atlanta
The radio station took to Instagram to post a tribute video of Wanda Smith.
"Wanda Smith was stable in Atlanta. She made us laugh, she did so much for our Atlanta community, and we will miss her dearly," the post read.