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The RJR family Wednesday mourned the passing of  veteran broadcaster Neville Willoughby , affectionately known as "Uncle Neville".

As staff members wept openly the leadership of the Group led the tribute to the veteran broadcaster who has trained scores of persons now on air.

Group Chairman and Managing Director J Lester Spaulding described "Uncle Neville" as a broadcasting perfectionist who pioneered the interviewing of local artists on radio.

“He was a consummate broadcaster and the loss is not only going to be a loss to the RJR Group but to the broadcasting industry generally. He is a first rate TV, radio newscaster and he has been credited with the introduction of many, many shows,” said Mr. Spaulding.

“He was associated with the Colgate Cavity Fighters so it was the entire spectrum of broadcasting he was involved in,” he continued.

Deputy Managing Director of the RJR Communications Group Gary Allen said the untimely death of Mr. Willoughby is a difficult blow for the group.

He noted that the Group will offer its support to his family.

“To think that he was with us up to yesterday, his usual jovial self, and now he is not with us today is a cause for significant sadness. We want to extend our condolences and continued support to his family,” said Mr. Allen.

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