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Pierre Robert, who spent over four decades as a DJ on 93.3 WMMR<\/a> in Philadelphia, has died. He was 70. <\/p>\n Beasley Media Group, the parent company of WMMR, said that Robert (pronounced \u201cRo-bear\u201d) had been found dead in his home on Wednesday. The cause of death is not known but no foul play is suspected, 6ABC reported.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe all have heavy hearts today,\u201d Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley said in a statement on WMMR\u2019s website.<\/a> \u201cPierre\u2019s unwavering love for music and his deep connection with listeners made him one of radio\u2019s most enduring and beloved voices. He will be greatly missed.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPierre\u2019s voice has been woven into the fabric of Philadelphia for more than 40 years,\u201d WMMR DJs Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison said in a statement.<\/a> \u201cWMMR was his pulpit, and he preached the gospel of rock n\u2019 roll, and gave us all common ground to dance on.\u201d<\/p>\n As the host of the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. slot every Monday through Friday, Robert was known for his long hair, grey beard and his regular welcome to listeners: \u201cGreetings Citizens!\u201d<\/p>\n Born William Pierre Robert in California in 1955, he started working at WMMR in 1981 and would stay there for the next 44 years.<\/p>\n \u201cI came because of a relationship,\u201d he told The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a> in 2024. \u201cI was in love. The love part didn\u2019t work out, but the job part did.\u201d<\/p>\n He was also known for such features on his program as as the Noontime Workforce Blocks, Pierre\u2019s Vinyl Cut, and \u201cOn This Day\u201d music history segments.<\/p>\n \u201cToday we lost a great friend. Someone who truly LOVED music. All types of music,\u201d rock star Jon Bon Jovi said in a post on Instagram.<\/a> \u201cSomeone who loved musicians. Not just famous ones, or chart toppers. He admired local artists and tomorrow\u2019s rising stars. <\/p>\n \u201cHis voice helped the hungry and the homeless, and he did it because he cared. About you, about me, about making the world a little kinder wonder filled place to live … his memory will live with us as it will with all of the people he touched.<\/p>\n \u201cThe station was lucky to have him on the air. We were all lucky to have him as a guide to his musical galaxy. And I was lucky to have him as a friend,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n