“Breaks My Heart”: Jake Paul’s Former Teammate Mourns the Loss of Legendary Radio Host Found Dead in San Francisco

YouTube sensation Jake Paul’s former teammate Anthony Taylor has become quite the name in the online boxing world. The professional MMA fighter has sparred with Paul on multiple occasions and even faced Tommy Fury, losing to him via unanimous decision. However, has expressed his desire to continue competing at the highest level of MMA and will hope to eventually earn a title shot in Bellator.

He is also active on social media where he shares updates on his training, fitness tips, and motivational messages for his fans. Moreover, he recently shared deeply saddening news about the death of legendary Radio Host, Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as ‘JV’.

Jake Paul’s former teammate Anthony Taylor shares a heartfelt message after the loss of legendary Radio Host

The Bellator fighter took to Twitter and conveyed a message to his fans after hearing the news. He claimed that the passing away of JV was deeply saddening news for him but urged his audiences to stay positive even in a time like this.

“Breaks my heart to hear about the passing of JV, man it hurts to lose someone like that. Stay positive and stay up RIP JV” he wrote.

Taylor seemed to have a lot of appreciation for the radio host and was certainly heartbroken after hearing about his death. Vandergrift was a well-known radio host and broadcaster who made a name for himself in the world of talk radio. Moreover, his engaging style and willingness to tackle controversial topics made him a prominent voice in the media for years.

How did Jeffrey Vandergrift pass away?

According to a report by the NBC Bay Area, Vandergrift was found dead in San Francisco. He was reported missing for almost a month before his body was found Wednesday afternoon in the water near Pier 39. The police have claimed that there was no foul play. However, the investigation is still ongoing as new evidence emerges.

JV’s radio station also took to social media to announce the tragic news. The message urged fans to say their prayers to his family and other people close to him. “JV, we will miss you. You are forever a Bay Area icon” the caption read.

Throughout his career, Vandergrift has covered a wide range of topics on his radio programs, from politics to pop culture. Moreover, his impact can be seen with people coming out to pay their respects after he is no longer with us.

What did you think about Taylor mourning the loss of JV? Let us know in the comments.

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