Gerald Joseph Blavat, also known as great Jerry Blavat, was born in South Philadelphia and began his entertainment career at the tender age of 13, know his cause of death
He passed away in 2022 at the age of 82.
When Blavat was only twenty years old, he began hosting a radio show that featured his charismatic personality. Jerry Blavat was dubbed “The Boss with the Hot Sauce” and “The Geator with the Heater” among other names.
Blavat entered the Philadelphia Music Alliance Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Museum of Radio and Records in 1998. The slogan “Keep on rockin’ because you only rock once” was invented by him in his 2011 autobiography, You Only Rock Once: My Life in Music.
DJ Jerry Blavat cause of death, age, wife, height, daughter and net worth 2023
In 2018, Jerry Blavat was named “Best Philly Icon” by Philadelphia Magazine. In Margate, he continued his radio job as the host of “Memories” and as the manager of the Geator Gold Radio Network. And, like other South Philadelphia music greats like ‘Wildwood Days’ vocalist Bobby Rydell, was painted into mural history.
RIP, @JerryBlavat. A rock-and-roll/R&B legend and a true Philly original. (This was 10 months ago.) pic.twitter.com/dqqmBpIw7A
— Michael Klein (@phillyinsider) January 20, 2023
How did Jerry Blavat die? What is the reason behind his death?
Jerry Blavat reportedly died at 3:45 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023. In a hospice at Jefferson-Methodist Hospital, according to a family representative.
It is now known that myasthenia gravis and other complications from it played a role in his death. He is survived by his longtime companion Keely Stahl and his four kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Keely who is a writer or editor lived with Jerry for 30 years but there is no information of if they were married or not.
Jerry’s net worth stood at $1.5 million. His height is not known.
What is Myasthenia Gravis Jerry Blavat suffered from?
A family representative who did not wish to be identified said that Blavat had died due to complications from Myasthenia Gravis. Chronic weakness and fast tiredness of voluntarily controlled muscles are hallmarks of Myasthenia Gravis. A neuromuscular disorder with a devastating impact on quality of life. The breakdown in neurons’ and muscles’ regular connection is to blame for this.
There is currently no cure, although symptoms including muscle weakness in the arms and legs, double vision, droopy eyelids, and trouble with speech, chewing, swallowing, and breathing can be treated.
Although everyone of any age is at risk, males over the age of 60 and women under the age of 40 are disproportionately affected by this disease. Myasthenia Gravis used to be fatal if left untreated, but modern treatment has increased life expectancy to normal levels.
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