Sharpe, who was hospitalised in late March, passed away this morning.
General Manager of Broadcast Services at the RJRGLEANER Communications Claire Grant confirmed his passing on social media.
“It is with deep regret that TVJ, JNN, the RJRGLEANER Communications Group announces that our colleague, friend veteran broadcaster, newsman Michael Sharpe died this morning. Condolences to his family and friends. Peace Michael. Peace,” Grant tweeted.Get the latest from CNW!
Michael, who joined the RJRGLEANER Group in 1983, was well-known as the news anchor for Television Jamaica’s (TVJ) Prime Time News, alongside Dorraine Samuels.
Sharpe later made the switch to Jamaica News Network, a member of the RJRGLEANER Group.
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