The sudden death of beloved SiriusXM programming director and host Jeremy Tepper leaves the music world in shock and mourning the loss of an icon who worked closely with country greats like Willie Nelson. Tepper's wife, Laura Cantrell, announced on that her 60-year-old husband died suddenly of a heart attack in New York on Saturday morning. "I am heartbroken to share the news of the passing of my husband, Jeremy Tepper, who died suddenly today of a heart attack here in Jackson Heights.
Jeremy was an amazing, unique person, a loving father, son, brother, and friend who was close with so many of you, especially his many friends in the music world," Cantrell said. "We will share more soon about plans to celebrate his life, but we are devastated by this unimaginable loss and ask for privacy and time to grieve." Tepper, who was a longtime musician and journalist, worked at SiriusXM for more than two decades as a music programing director and was the driving force behind country channels such as Willie's Roadhouse and Outlaw Country.
"Jeremy Tepper, a beloved member of SiriusXM, profoundly influenced us with his unwavering dedication to music and innovative spirit," . "His contributions, in shaping Outlaw Country and Willie's Roadhouse, are beyond measure. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time.
" Usually wearing an Outlaw Country trucker hat with his curly hair pulled back in a ponytail, his down-to-earth personality and his genuine love of people made him beloved by.