Longtime San Diego Broadcaster CS Keys Dies

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Longtime San Diego broadcaster CS Keys died Saturday at the age of 54. The death of Keys, a familiar and beloved radio and television personality, was announced on Facebook by his brother.

"My heart is heavy today because we have lost one of us today, my younger brother CS Keys has moved on to the other side of life," Richard Keys wrote. "I know he was not alone on his journey for his faith was strong. We all wish to say our last goodbyes in person but often that is not apparent. How proud he made his big brother and I'm glad l had the opportunity to share that with him. You will be with me until that same journey is taken myself."

It's unclear how the Emmy Award-winning journalist died. NBC reported police were called to his La Mesa home Saturday morning, but the death was not suspicious.

After learning of his passing, loved ones and fans took it to social media to express their sadness.

"As we pass through life sometimes we are fortunate to meet certain individuals who become friends because of shared passions," wrote Shawn P. Walchef. "Sometimes those friends become brothers because those passions run so deep that it forces you to become better yourself."

Frankie Perez wrote, "Sad day for San Diego sports media. RIP to CS Keys always a pleasure to hear him on the radio and watching him on TV."

Keys began his San Diego journalism career 18 years ago at KUSI before moving on to XETV, before tapping into the radio industry. He covered sports and formed a bond with many local players, including the late Junior Seau.

The Mighty 1090 host was also active in the community, creating his own foundation, C.S Keys’ KIDS with Athletes for Education Foundation.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and raised in the Philadelphia, Keys graduated from North Carolina Central University in Durham with a bachelors in English and journalism.

--Photo courtesy of Keys family