NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 14 – Renowned Capital FM Sports Presenter Sean Cardovillis was cremated at a private family event ceremony held at the Hindu crematorium at Kariokor.
The sports commentator passed away on Saturday morning at his house in Westlands.
Reports indicate that he collapsed on the staircase outside his house and the cause of death has not been established.
He has been eulogized as a towering figure in the field of sport journalism an area he gave his best throughout his career as a journalist.
According to his family, a memorial service will be held on Friday next week at the Consolata Shrine Catholic Church in Westlands, Nairobi.
President William Ruto led Kenyans in eulogizing, the legendary scribe as a towering figure in the field of sport journalism an area he gave his best throughout his career as a journalist.
Sean had conducted an exclusive interview in June during the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha.
“He was a cool, insightful and gifted journalist who played an integral role on our radio stations. We will miss his clear and concise voice, passion and upbeat personality. Our prayers are with his family and media fraternity at this painful time,” President Ruto said.
Capital FM Chairperson Mary-Anne Musangi described Sean as an iconic voice in the Sports fraternity.
“I am devastated to learn of the passing of our Sports Presenter Sean Cardovillis who had an extraordinary talent in his work. We stand with the family during this difficult time,” she said at the time.
He will be remembered for his deep passion for sports, a prowess he embodied to his last breath.
Sean’s powerful commentary and infectious enthusiasm for sports made him a household name locally and internationally.
Cardovillis was a Sports News Presenter and premiered the popular Saturday Music and Sports show.
While celebrating his life, Capital FM’s Editorial Director Bernard Momanyi said “We have lost a legend. Sean’s passion and dedication to bringing the world of sports to our listeners was unmatched and his legacy in the world of sports journalism will forever remain an integral part of our newsroom’s identity.”
His last interview was with multiple World Champion Faith Kipyegon.
The WRC Safari Rally Committee described Cardovillis as a motorsports maestro who has left an indelible mark in the sport.
“We ache the loss of our motorsport maestro. His lyrical commentary danced on the gravel, a melody of passion that now echoes in our hearts. As the checkered flag falls, his legacy lives on in every racing heartbeat,” the committee said.
