Vandergrift residents didn't get an answer on whether a borough police officer accused of unprofessional conduct will remain on the force, nor did they get any update on the borough's . "With a heavy heart, we must confirm that the body found near Pier 39 on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as our dear friend, family member & colleague, JV," the radio station wrote. Vandergrift is also known as "J.V", host of the morning show on radio station Wild 94.9. "These updates are obviously incredibly worrisome, though we continue to hope and pray for better news," read the statement, posted on Sunday. He went missing on February 23, and his body was identified by the medical examiner on March 23. "Our thoughts continue to be with JV and his whole family," the radio station wrote in a social media post more than a week after the WiLD 94.9 host was last seen, Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. Radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift's wife shared an emotional tribute to her husband following his death. How does Lyme disease affect you? Just days after the wife of missing Wild 94.9 show host Jeffrey "JV" Vandergrift released a statement saying "JV will not be coming back," new heartbreaking details are emerging from the DJ's. According to authorities, Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift, a well-known radio presenter for Wild 94.9 who co-hosted the Doghouse show in the 1990s and 2000s, has been missing since Thursday, February 23 night, and is currently thought to be in danger. ", Alongside a video filled with clips from his show, the station reflected on how "every morning he made us laugh" and "was always filled with love. JV was originally reported missing on Thursday, February 23, and the San Francisco Police Department officially proclaimed him missing on Friday, February 24. Three decades ago, JV began his career in Bay Area radio. Pier 39 is a 45-acre waterfront complex that many locals and tourists visit daily. On the Feb. 23 episode of his WiLD 94.9 show, Vandergrift, who has previously been open about his health and a Lyme disease diagnosis, gave listeners a troubling update. JV is loved by everyone here at Wild 94-9 and iHeartMedia, and we know he is equally beloved by his Bay Area listening family.". There has. Your support & prayers meant the world. Addressing her husband's health in a statement earlier this month, Yi wrote that "the amount of compassion for the physical torture J has been going through for the past 2 years has been overwhelming.". Q.4 Who is Jeffrey Vandergrift? He was last observed at his residence in San Francisco's 200 Block of King Street. Keep shinin'," he wrote. One person commented: "The bay has you wrapped up tight [red heart emoji] we are all broken! Im hoping that JV comes back. A week before the news of Vandergrift's death, Yi shared a series of images of the pair, writing "I miss you. "Thank you for a wonderful life-filed w joy, laughs, pain & struggle," read the post, along with a photo of Vandergrift wearing a Wild 94.9 shirt. Although further information regarding Vandergrift's disappearance has been shared with the public one colleague did say that "some thing with credit cards, banking statements, there's been nothing there. Praying for your safe return back to your family." CNN analyst accuses radio host David Webb of 'white privilege' only to find out that he's black, Caroline Flack died by hanging and her body was discovered by her father: Inquest. We miss you and love you brotha. In a statement shared on social media, Vandergrift's radio station wrote they "are devastated to know now that JV is gone. The WiLD 94.9 on-air personality was last seen at 10 p.m. on Feb. 23 at his home in San Francisco, with his wife, Natasha Yi, sharing last week that she believes her husband "will not be coming back." At this time, details surrounding Vandergrift's disappearance remain scarce. ", JV, we will miss you. Vandergrift's wife went on to thank everybody who has supported her husband, particularly through his experience with Lyme disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2021. Go here for the latest on this developing story. "I am devastated that the love of my life is gone. "The body and the pain and all that stuff, I can handle. It's been a great journey. A body that was found in the water at San Francisco's Pier 39 was confirmed to be Vandergrift, the SF Medical Examiner's Office said. Just hours before he was last seen,. Keep shinin love=compassion=understanding =truth=forgiveness=peace=and hope=for others.". "I have been in so much pain and fear and I know all of you have been so scared and concerned for JV as well," she shared. I looked forward to sit on my car and listen to them on my way to work. Super grateful for each of you who have been on this journey w me," as reported by The Mercury News. What it's doing to my brain I could never describe to you." "Our thoughts continue to be with JV and his whole family," the station captioned its post, which included a trio of photos from co-hosts Selena and Graham. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. He was 55, Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. Just hours before he was last seen, Vandegrift had been on-air, during which he opened up about his health, telling listeners, "The stuff I've been going through in my brain that they're trying to figure out. His most recent post was made on August 20, 2022, according to his official Instagram account. ", "Going to miss the banter between him and the crew.". "Jv along with Selena and Gram, they made my mornings, I listened to them for a while until pandemic! It's been a week since Wild 94.9 DJ and radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift also known as JV vanished from his San Francisco residence, and his family now says they have reason to believe he. Yi wrote that although Vandergrift "officially remains missing according to the SFPD," some "personal information" that had recently been discovered "leads us to believe JV will not be coming back.". Doctor talks about illness missing Bay Area Wild 94.9 radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift suffered from. "Here are a few of our favorite moments with him throughout the years of love and laughs. Jeffrey Vandergrift, a popular DJ for a San Francisco radio station, was found dead nearly a month after he went missing, officials said. On Monday, over a week after Vandergrift was last seen on Feb. 23, radio station WiLD 94.9 shared a collection of their "favorite" photographs and stories with the on-air personality. One fan recalled a run in she had with JV at an In-N-Out restaurant. "Out of respect for JV and his entire family, I will not share too many details right now," she added. He loved his family, and I know he loved me as much as I love him. "Thank you for a wonderful life-filed w joy, laughs, pain & struggle. Vandergrift, known as JV on WiLD 94.9, KYLD, was last seen Feb. 23 at his San Francisco home. openly talked about his struggles with the illness, Wife of missing Wild 94.9 host says new information suggests JV 'will not be coming back'. "The body and the pain and all that stuff, I can handle. Vandergrift, who in the past opened up about his experience with Lyme disease, added, "the body and the pain and all that stuff, I can handle. First published on February 24, 2023 / 5:33 PM. His wife, Natashi Yi, stated to the public earlier this month that she did not think her husband would return. It's been a great journey. "This breaks my heart I have no words just love and my thoughts are with you and the family.". In September, Vandergrift wrote about waking up in a hospital after his wife found him "blacked out" in their car. I can feel your love and energy for JV, and I am so grateful for it. Before coming back to the Bay Area and Wild 94.9 to anchor The JV Show, which airs in the mornings, Vandergrift had already been on the radio in New York. "Our thoughts continue to be with JV and his whole family," the station captioned its post, which included a trio of photos from co-hosts Selena and Graham. Vandergrift was last seen around 10 p.m. on Feb. 23, according to the San Francisco Police Department (SFDP). WATCH: 2023 SF Pride parade exclusively on ABC7, How safe is your neighborhood? Jeffrey Vandergrift was last seen on February 23 at his home in 200 block of King Street, San Francisco. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org. To learn more about the debilitating illness, ABC7 News contributor Dr. Alok Patel joined us to give an insight into the ways Lyme disease can affect your physical and mental health. "We are devastated to know that JV is gone," the radio station said in a statement on Twitter. Q.2 Is he suffering from mental illness? Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Weve been listening to you since the 1990s. "JV did not want to leave any of us. All About the Model Who Shares Two Children With Nick Cannon, Lance Reddick's Wife Stephanie Says He 'Was Taken from Us Far Too Soon' in Tribute After His Death, leads us to believe JV will not be coming back. Ans- He was dealing with depression and suicidal ideation. Love Ya Brother, Im here for you @JV https://t.co/A1DYZe7gNC. Vandergrift's wife, Natasha Yi, who is also an on-air personality, opened up about her grief as she remembered her husband on Friday morning. At this time, we have no evidence of foul play. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org. Keep shinin'," he wrote. Natasha Yi, who is also a Wild 94.9 host, thanked everyone for their support in trying to find her husband. Image courtesy of SFPD Ever since Wild 94.9 radio host and DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift was reported missing in San Francisco on Friday, the hit station's vast community of listeners and the Bay. Vandergrift, known as JV on WiLD 94.9 . "On March 22, 2023, at approximately 4:56 p.m. San Francisco Police officers responded to Pier 39 regarding a person in the water. MISSING DJ of Wild 94.9's JV Show Jeffrey Vandergrift has been found dead. Vandergrift has been open about his health, including writing a lengthy blog post about his experience with Lyme disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2021. According to his officialInstagramaccount, his last post was on August 20, 2022, however, it appears as if the caption ofthe postwas edited around the time he went missing. "I miss you," she wrote in the caption. Ugh," the on-air personality told listeners during his Feb. 23 show, which aired hours before he was last seen, San Francisco radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift, who has been missing for over a week, spoke about his health on the air hours before he was last seen and recently edited a months-old Instagram post with a caption about his "wonderful life" filled with "joy, laughs, pain & struggle.". 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It was reported that Jeffrey Vandergrift's body was foundat Pier 39 in San Francisco on Wednesday evening, policeconfirmed. "The stuff I've been going through in my brain that they're trying to figure out. San Francisco police confirmed on Thursday, March 23 that a body found in the water off Pier 39 is missing Wild 94.9 show host Jeffrey "JV" Vandergrift. The search continues for Jeffrey Vandergrift, the host of a popular morning show on radio station Wild 94.9. "You are the love of my life. ", RELATED: Wife of missing Wild 94.9 host says new information suggests JV 'will not be coming back'. ", "I can feel your love and energy for J, and I am so grateful for it," Yi wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. San Francisco police confirmed on Thursday, March 23 that a body found in the water off Pier 39 is missing Wild 94.9 show host Jeffrey "JV" Vandergrift. The previously reported story can be found below. A spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department told PEOPLE on Thursday a body was found in the water near Pier 39 just before 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday. Fans have flocked to Twitter to pay tribute to the popular DJ with one writing: "RIP our bright light [broken heart emoji] [rainbow emoji] You will forever be loved and missed dearly", Another fan chimed in and said: "My heart hurts today.". pic.twitter.com/23Q7fgxWYR, The DJ's supporters expressed their concern for his safety in the comments area of the Instagram posts. Yi confirmed that "no foul play is suspected in his disappearance." Much love to all of you. Wild 94.9 host shared heartbreaking details about health during final show before he went missing, How does Lyme disease affect you? In the 1990s, Vandergrift was a member of The Doghouse morning team on Wild, one of the most well-known Bay Area radio shows at the time, along with Lance "Hollywood" Otani, Dan "Elvis" Lay, and others. iHeartMedia CHR "Wild 94.9" KYLD San Francisco announced this week that morning hosts Jeff 'JV" Vandergrift and Natasha Yi will return to the station on Monday, April 4. Missing Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift Gave a Troubling Health Update On the Air Before He Disappeared, San Francisco Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift Has Been Missing for Days: 'Incredibly Worrisome', Missing Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift's Wife Says He Won't Be Back: 'I Have Been in So Much Pain', San Francisco Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift Has Been Missing for 3 Days: 'Incredibly Worrisome', Woman Missing 31 Years and Declared Dead Is Found Alive at Care Home in Puerto Rico: 'Very Big Shock', U.S. Ugh," he said, adding that doctors told him they believed something might have "reignited" some of his old infections. Vandergrift has been open about his health, including writing a lengthy blog post about his experience with Lyme disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2021. The department gave no indication that his health had anything to do with the disappearance but did say Vandergrift was considered "at-risk. You are forever a Bay Area icon pic.twitter.com/9A6oGYHEkt. On Thursday, a medical examiner affirmed that the deceased DJ's body had really been discovered. San Francisco radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift has been found dead a month after he went missing. Jeffrey Vandergrift was last spotted at his King Street home at around 10 pm on February 23, 2023. He and Yi also owned a production companytogether through which they produced and edited a YouTube series, short film and music videos. "Its been a great journey. San Francisco radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift, who has been missing for over a week, spoke about his health on the air hours before he was last seen and recently edited a months-old Instagram. Ugh," he said, adding that doctors told him they believed something might have "reignited old infections.". San Francisco police said he was considered "at risk.". I will do my best to provide updates and I ask for you to please keep JV in your thoughts and prayers.For any information to aid in JV's search, please call the SFPD Tip Line at 415-575-4444 or text to TIP411. ", RELATED VIDEO: Missing Radio Host Jeffrey Vandergrift's Wife Says He Won't Be Back: 'I Have Been in So Much Pain'. "The stuff I've been going through in my brain that they're trying to figure out. Vandergrift News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Vandergrift, PA. On Friday, Feb. 3, IUP held its annual Winter Warm-Up at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Center (KCAC). In his most recent Instagram post, Vandergrift wrote of happiness as well as "pain" and "struggle.". Attorney Patrick Thomassey told Judge Scott Mears of . Jeffrey Vandergrift was last seen on February 23 at his home in 200 block of King Street, San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: A DJ's devastating farewell post showed him thanking his fans for a "wonderful life" and a "great journey" before his inexplicable disappearance. ", In another tribute, Vandergrift's radio station shared they "will always remember JV. Beyond the Headlines: What is Lyme disease. sometimes its nice to just get away and clear our minds but we are worried about you. He'd taken alcohol and pills, he said. What it's doing to my brain I could never describe to you," Vandergrift said during a show, adding that doctors told him they believed something might have "reignited" some of his old infections. Remember this isnt him and Lyme has taken many loved ones from me, it is mentally and physically hard on us. A week before the news of Vandergrift's death, Yi shared pictures of the couple on Instagram. Another fan commented on Natasha's post: "Sending you and the family all the love in the world. ", "I know how painful this is for you to hear," Yi continued. ", On Thursday, Vandergrift's radio station addressed the loss of their colleague in a Twitter post. Police released an alert on Feb. 24 asking for the public's assistance in locating Vandergrift, who was last seen the previous night at his home and was described as being "at-risk". Since then there has been no communication from him. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. To say this update is heartbreaking is a complete understatement. You are forever a Bay Area icon.". The San Francisco Police said he was last seen at his house at 10 pm at the 200 Block of King Street in San Francisco. San Francisco radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift was reported missing last week. Your support & prayers meant the world. 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