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San Francisco radio host JV Vandergrift found dead, wife releases heartbreaking statement.
entertainment2 years ago

San Francisco radio host JV Vandergrift found dead, wife releases heartbreaking statement.

The body of JV Vandergrift, a popular radio host, was found in the water near Pier 39 in San Francisco after a month of searching. His wife, Natasha Yi, released a heartbreaking statement on social media, expressing her devastation and asking for privacy during this time. JV had openly battled Lyme disease for years and was remembered by his radio station as a "Bay Area icon."

San Francisco Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift Found Dead in Water
entertainment2 years ago

San Francisco Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift Found Dead in Water

Co-hosts of "The JV Show" shared their emotions on-air after the death of their colleague and Wild 94.9 host, Jeffrey Vandergrift, was confirmed. Vandergrift had gone missing in late February, and a body found in the water at San Francisco's Pier 39 was confirmed to be him. Vandergrift had openly talked about being diagnosed with a severe case of Lyme disease, which often gave him "brain fog." No foul play is believed to have been involved in his death.

Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift's Body Found One Month After Disappearance
obituary2 years ago

Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift's Body Found One Month After Disappearance

Radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift, also known as JV, has been found dead one month after he went missing. The San Francisco Bay Area station WiLD 94.9 confirmed the news and expressed their condolences to his family and friends. The cause of death has not been reported, and the police have no evidence of foul play. Vandergrift was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2021, and his wife Natasha Yi shared a message thanking fans for their support during this time.

Radio Host JV Vandergrift's Body Found in SF, Wife Pays Tribute
tragedy2 years ago

Radio Host JV Vandergrift's Body Found in SF, Wife Pays Tribute

The body found floating in the Bay near Pier 39 has been identified as Jeffrey "JV" Vandergrift, the missing host of Wild 94.9FM radio. The cause of death has not been determined, but there is no evidence of foul play. JV had spoken candidly about his struggles with Lyme Disease, and his co-host had implied evidence of a likely suicide or suicide note. JV had been a fixture on Bay Area radio since the 1990s and hosted "The JV Show" since 2009.

San Francisco radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift found dead in water at Pier 39.
entertainment2 years ago

San Francisco radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift found dead in water at Pier 39.

The body found in the water at San Francisco's Pier 39 has been confirmed to be that of missing Wild 94.9 show host Jeffrey "JV" Vandergrift, who had been diagnosed with a severe case of Lyme disease. No foul play is suspected. Vandergrift's wife had recently shared that new information suggested he would not be coming back. The radio station and listeners have expressed their condolences and support for Vandergrift's family and friends.

Wild 94.9 Radio Host 'JV' Found Dead in San Francisco Bay
tragedy2 years ago

Wild 94.9 Radio Host 'JV' Found Dead in San Francisco Bay

Jeffrey Vandergrift, also known as "JV," a radio host for Wild 94.9, was found dead in the water near Pier 39 in San Francisco after going missing on February 23. His wife released a statement saying that personal information had been discovered that led them to believe he would not be coming back. Authorities did not find evidence of foul play. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

San Francisco Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift Found Dead
obituary2 years ago

San Francisco Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift Found Dead

Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift, a popular radio DJ for Wild 94.9, was found dead near Pier 39 in San Francisco. The cause of death has not been confirmed, but police have ruled out foul play. Vandergrift had been missing since February 23, and his wife had previously stated that she believed he would not be returning. Vandergrift had been suffering from pain and fatigue for the past two years and had been diagnosed with depression and Lyme disease.