Jarrett Rodriguez, Eldest Son of Atlanta Radio Personality Frank Ski, Dies at 34

“Jarrett bravely fought his health challenges with unwavering courage and grace. Jarrett’s last words to me Friday were, “Dad, hold my hand.” I love you.”

Jarrett had cirrhosis of the liver after suffering from primary sclerosing cholangitis, a form of liver disease. In September 2021, he received an emergency liver transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

“With what little strength he had, he hugged me saying ‘Dad, Dad, Dad, we did it!'” Ski said in an Instagram post on September 16, 2021. He looked at me and said, ‘I don’t, it doesn’t itch anymore’ and he said, ‘I can finally think clearly.’

Several of Ski’s friends commented on the reel. Radio personality Big Tigger, Ski’s former colleague on V-103, expressed his sympathies.

“Prayers and condolences my friend,” Big Tigger said.

Grammy-winning songwriter and businesswoman Kandi Burruss-Tucker commentated behind Big Tigger.

“I’m so sorry for your loss,” she said. “It hurts…praying for you and your family.”

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms responded with prayer emojis. Local officials shared similar reactions.

“I send my condolences, hugs and prayers to you, your family and loved ones,” Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall said. “God give you peace, comfort and togetherness during this difficult time.”

Veteran hip-hop talents also paid tribute to Ski, the producer behind underground club singles like 2 Hyped Brothers and a Dog’s “Doo Doo Brown” and others. Ski also recently released an ambient album called “Climate Change,” as he prepares to take a cohort of young people on his foundation’s annual international trips focused on environmental education.

“Condolences to you and your family,” DJ Red Alert said. “His spirit will remain with you all. »

Ski plans to share information about return home services soon.