The sudden death of beloved SiriusXM programming director and host Jeremy Tepper leaves the music world in shock.
The sudden death of beloved SiriusXM programming director and host Jeremy Tepper leaves the music world in shock and mourning the loss of an icon who worked closely with country greats like Willie Nelson.
Tepper’s wife, Laura Cantrell, announced on Facebook that her 60-year-old husband died suddenly of a heart attack in New York on Saturday morning.
„I am heartbroken to share the news of the passing of my husband, Jeremy Tepper, who died suddenly today of a heart attack here in Jackson Heights. Jeremy was an amazing, unique person, a loving father, son, brother, and friend who was close with so many of you, especially his many friends in the music world“, Cantrell said. „We will share more soon about plans to celebrate his life, but we are devastated by this unimaginable loss and ask for privacy and time to grieve.“
Tepper, who was a longtime musician and journalist, worked at SiriusXM for more than two decades as a music programing director and was the driving force behind country channels such as Willie’s Roadhouse and Outlaw Country.
„Jeremy Tepper, a beloved member of SiriusXM, profoundly influenced us with his unwavering dedication to music and innovative spirit“, SiriusXM posted on social media. „His contributions, in shaping Outlaw Country and Willie’s Roadhouse, are beyond measure. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time.“
Usually wearing an Outlaw Country trucker hat with his curly hair pulled back in a ponytail, his down-to-earth personality and his genuine love of people made him beloved by everyone.
Tepper’s voice and laugh bellowed through the halls of SiriusXM as he would stop and chat with everyone in between studio recordings. He was a colleague who got to know and love his co-workers and would often go on adventures outside of the office with them.
„Jeremy was the friend everyone hopes to find. He loved his family, his friends, and outlaw country music. If Jeremy Tepper considered you a friend, you knew it“, his former SiriusXM colleague J.R. Schumman told Newsweek. „This one stings. A lot. It’s just not fair.
