Jennifer Campbell, one-third of Mornings with Campbell, PJ and Billie on Country 106.7 (CIKZ-FM) Kitchener, has died after an eight-month battle with cancer.
Campbell went public with her diagnosis last July. Originally from Charlottetown, P.E.I., she’d been with Rogers Sports & Media for the last 16 years, including a stint as a talk show host with 570 News (CKGL-AM).
Fierce. Strong. Full of fire. Jennifer Campbell. Our radio sister, our friend, our girl, has peacefully left us. Her memory will live on through songs on the radio forever. Those wishing to honour Jennifer may donate https://t.co/aQXFDEFVr0 to support her family. pic.twitter.com/K6MCH1QeVV
— COUNTRY 106.7 (@country1067) February 7, 2021
Julie Adam, SVP of TV & Broadcast, tweeted that the company “had lost one of the best,” while Campbell’s co-host Paul Johnson wrote “My soul is broken.”
“Heaven added a take no sh*t bad ass angel with a heart of gold today. This will hurt for a long time but I’m so thankful for the time we shared and the radio we made,” Johnson posted.
Campbell leaves behind her husband Scott and three boys, Ayson, Declan, and Gryffin.
Wendy Duff, National Content Director, Country, Rogers Sports & Media, who has organized a GoFundMe fundraiser for the family, called Campbell a “broadcaster who wore her heart on her sleeve and was never afraid of speaking her truth.”
“Morning Country radio was more than a job for Jennifer on Country 106.7. She was committed to you, her audience – using her voice and considerable influence to spread love; to make us laugh and sometimes yes…to kick the hornet’s nest. Jennifer loved hard. She loved country music; Jack Daniels; the Royal Family; our community; and most of all, her boys,” wrote Duff. “We will always love Jennifer; she’ll always be in our hearts. Her memory will live on through songs on the radio forever.”
Today we lost one of the best. @JennCampbell77 was a rebellious, optimistic, crazy talented firecracker with a heart of gold. I was lucky enough to be on her team. Jennifer you made us better and we love you and thank you for everything. ❤️🎙📻💔 https://t.co/A8cci3YRem
— julie adam 🏳️🌈 (@julieadam) February 7, 2021
My soul is broken. Heaven added a take no sh*t bad ass angel with a heart of gold today. This will hurt for a long time but I’m so thankful for the time we shared and the radio we made. pic.twitter.com/T6UEpZ22ou
— PJ (@OnAirWithPJ) February 7, 2021
The @CityKitchener lost a great lady today. @JennCampbell77 was a strong, no BS kind of lady. A talented broadcaster, a fierce feminist & a loving partner & mom. Our hearts go out to her boys, family & colleagues. Jenn’s legacy will be our efforts to build a more just community! pic.twitter.com/jDqnu7gWBT
— Berry Vrbanovic (@berryonline) February 7, 2021
Quite simply I’m broken. Jenn was the very best. She taught me so much & I will carry her wisdom with me forever. She was more than my friend she was my mentor, my confidant & my guide. She was the best human I have had the pleasure to know. Thank you Jenny. I ❤️ you pic.twitter.com/F54Rg9iGS2
— Casey MacDonald (@MacDonaldCasey) February 7, 2021
Jennifer Campbell was a firecracker radio sister, who I first met while I was working in Barrie, & she was in Midland, back in the mid to late 90’s. She overcame so many tough obstacles, and shone doing mornings at the KW country station. Today, she lost her battle with cancer.
— Stacey Thompson (@radiostace) February 7, 2021
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