Wanda Smith, the beloved Atlanta radio personality, comedian, and actress, has sadly passed away at the age of 58.
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Smith was a popular radio personality on Atlanta’s V-103, where he co-hosted the popular morning show Frank and Wanda in the Morning alongside Frank Ski.
Smith and Ski co-hosted together from 1998 to 2012, per WSB-TV. Following that, she spent four years with Ryan Cameron from 2014 until early 2018. Afterward, she reunited with Ski for another collaboration at the radio station.
Of course, Smith was also infamously roasted by comedian Katt Williams during an interview a few years back.
I am so sad. I grew up on Wanda Smith and while she definitely got fried and roasted by Katt Williams her legacy in ATL is so much bigger than that. God bless her family. https://t.co/NfWBCUnrds
— MIC (@GemOfTheEast) October 13, 2024
Smith also featured in films such as Madea Goes to Jail, Madea’s Witness Protection, and The Drone That Saved Christmas.
Wanda Smith’s Radio Home Pays Tribute to Her Following Her Death at 58
Meanwhile, a post on V-103’s Instagram account paid tribute to Smith.
“Our hearts are weighing heavier today as we grieve the loss of our beloved Wanda Smith, someone who always made us smile and who was a big part of V-103 for years. We extend our deepest prayers and condolences to her family,” the station wrote.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens also honored Wanda Smith with a heartfelt message following her passing.
“Atlanta has lost a staple with the passing of Wanda Smith—not only in our city’s media but our culture. We not only trusted her—we relied on her for her acumen, a common sense way of speaking to her listeners… and perhaps most importantly, telling us it was okay to laugh in good times and bad. She was a voice for so many Atlantans and my thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and folks like me who just loved her love for our city,” Dickens said.
V-103’s Instagram post about Smith’s passing was filled with the comments of mourning fans.
“So sad! Wanda is a big part of my musical radio journey & Atlanta’s radio legend. She will be missed🙏🏽🥲,” one fan wrote. “When we moved to Atlanta she was the 1st voice I heard on the radio. Asking God to send strength to her family and friends 🙏🏾,” a second fan added.
“Very sad news. Grew up on Frank and Wanda. An Atlanta radio legend,” a third fan wrote.
Smith is survived by her husband, LaMorris Sellers, and their three children. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.