IRIE FM boss dies at 27

KINGSTON, Jamaica — IRIE FM radio has reported that its CEO and managing director Chad Young died at his St Ann home today (Thursday, February 27) at age 27.

Young’s death follows a brief illness. Young took over management and control of Grove Broadcasting Company, which also operates ZIP FM, following the death of his father Karl Young, four years ago.

The company has expressed “its deep sorrow” over Young’s passing, the St Ann-based radio station reported.