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| Mark Robinson (1953-2026) |
Mark Robertson, a radio legend in Savannah and the Lowcountry, has passed away at age 73.
In a heartfelt social media post on Saturday, 98.7 The River announced the news, noting that Robertson died peacefully just after midnight following a courageous battle with late-stage (stage four) pancreatic cancer. He was diagnosed in April 2026, only months after retiring.
Robertson spent 48 remarkable years behind the microphone, becoming a trusted and beloved voice across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. He debuted at 98.7 The River in 1977 (originally on predecessor station KIX96) and built a lasting career that touched generations. For decades, he hosted the popular The Mark and Sandy Morning Show, waking up listeners with his warm personality, engaging conversation, and community spirit. Many relied on him as a daily companion during their morning commutes, sharing news, music, trivia, traffic, and light-hearted moments that defined local radio.
He retired in July 2025 after nearly five decades on air, marking the end of an era for Savannah radio. Tragically, his retirement was short-lived as he faced his health battle just a few months later.
“His impact on this station, and on Savannah and Bluffton, is impossible to measure,” the station posted. “Generations grew up listening to him. Many of us had the privilege of working alongside him, learning from him and calling him a friend.”
Tributes have poured in from colleagues, listeners, and local organizations, including Memorial Health and fellow broadcasters, who remembered him as a champion for the community, a mentor, and a true icon whose voice became part of daily life in the region. A native of Brooklyn who made the Lowcountry his home, Robertson’s journey from newcomer to radio legend exemplified his deep connection to the area.