Readers’ reactions

Sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver has passed away

I was not expecting this news. – @_romeko

No sah me nuh think me a read right. OMG. This is sad. – @PrettyFace_SM

Donald and I used to be scorers for church cricket matches while he was a teenager. We videotaped the matches, and he would commentate. My pastor sent a recording of his commentary to @simoncrosskill who was impressed! So began his broadcast journey to excellence. #RIP MrD. – @richielawrence

My heart is BROKEN! Such a sweet sweet soul. – @theoryofSheena

Tears in my eyes. This is a big loss. – @xoxoxochar

I’m so sorry to hear that Donald has died. The news has come as a huge shock to all of us. Donald worked with us here at Radio Jamaica in years gone by, and went on to do great work at Sportsmax. He was such a nice person & so passionate abt sports. This hits hard. RIP Donald. – @djmillerJA

RIP Donald. I met you in December last year for the first time and you were such an amazing man. My sister will miss you dearly. – @shelikabright

RIP legend, life is so fragile. – @dre_impresario1

This is so sad. My condolences to his family. His last tweet was only a few hours ago. – @Gordonswaby

Completely heartbroken by this news. My West Indian brother, my cricket sparring partner. I pray that God’s guidance and comfort be upon your family and loved ones. Rest in peace my brother. – @NaasiraMohammed

Always seem harder to accept when people die during Christmastime or on the eve of a new year. May Donald’s soul rest in peace. – @JAProsperity

What! You have to be kidding me. - @tjaudain

Crazy. Cause I was supposed to link up with the man today. Woooow. – @lijitimate

No way this is real. What a mess up way to end 2025 OMG! – @LadiesLoveLaing

This is so painful. Rest in peace Donald Oliver. A kind and decent gentleman gone too soon. – @yaneekpage

Saw an ad just for an end of year show which he was a part of and then this. Life is fleeting; may he RIP. – @dentona22

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, formerly Twitter page. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel