MIAMI – Ron Brewer, one half of the legendary South Florida “Paul & Young Ron” morning radio duo, has died.
Brewer, known as “Young Ron” was formally a host on the popular Big 105.9′s show since 1990 and had over 40 years of broadcasting experience.
In a post on X Thursday, his former radio partner Paul Castronovo said, “More on this tomorrow, but I just found out that Young Ron Brewer died. 28 years buddy and I’m heartbroken and crushed. Rest in peace old man.”
Castronovo spoke with Local 10 News on Thursday afternoon to reflect on the life of his longtime co-host.
“At first it was shock and then the memories were flooding back,” he said. “I go back to the beginning when we first met, and I was like who is this stiff, and then I realized he was the complete opposite of me. That’s where the magic came from. We had a real dance.”
Castronovo said Brewer was in his late 60s and always there for anyone who needed him.
“He was the constant family man. He really was. If you needed him, he was there for you,” Castronovo added.
The Paul & Young Ron Show first debuted on WSHE back in 1990, moving around the dial until ending up at Big 105.9 until it eventually ended when Brewer retired in 2016.
Local 10 News was at the radio station in 2016, just moments after Brewer signed off in front of thousands of fans for the final time.
Castronovo continues to host mornings at Big 105.9 and confirmed he will dedicate his morning show on Friday to his former partner.
Brewer’s cause of death is unknown at this time.