David Spatz, the former Press of Atlantic City entertainment journalist and local broadcaster, died earlier today. Read on to learn how did David Spatz die, what happened to him, and what was the cause of the local broadcaster’s death.
Spatz had been an integral part of the local media since the 1970s. Most recently, he was seen as the host of the news-talk station’s mid-day. He also covered the casino-entertainment industry for The Press.
Who was David Spatz?
David Spatz was a former entertainment writer for the Press of Atlantic City and a local broadcaster at WOND-AM 1400. The widely known man from Linwood was active in local media since the 1970s and covered numerous major stories, chiefly around casino gaming.
Born in Atlantic City and raised in lower Cape May County, Spatz was a versatile man who comfortably switched mediums. He covered entertainment news, interviewed celebrities, and penned columns that earned him multiple national and regional awards in print & broadcast.
Spatz’s famous television series “Curtain Call” is the only show produced in southern New Jersey to ever win an Emmy Award for television excellence. He also had a column with the same name on Atlantic City Weekly where he interviewed top acts.
How did David Spatz die?
Atlantic City broadcaster and journalist David Spatz died on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was 71 at the time of his death. The unfortunate news of his passing was announced by the radio station WOND-AM 1400 on Facebook.
“From TV to Radio to Print, David’s gift of storytelling and Atlantic City knowledge was a joy to listen, watch or read for over four decades,” the radio station wrote in an emotional Facebook post. “Our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family at this difficult time.”
David Spatz dead: What was the cause of his death?
Atlantic City media personality David Spatz died at his home in Linwood at the age of 71 this past Monday. However, the specific cause of the death of David Spatz was not revealed in any of the statements announcing his passing.
It’s believed that Spatz died of natural causes. Nothing is confirmed at this time though. Our team is trying to get in touch with the people who were close to him. We are trying to gather more information about the cause of David Spatz’s death.
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David Spatz Obituary: Funeral Arrangements & Tributes
An obituary for David Spatz is awaited at this time while the funeral services are pending this time. We will update this section when the arrangements are made and announced by his family.
The information about the survivors is also unavailable at this time.
John Froonjian, a former Press of Atlantic City journalist, has led the tributes for David Spatz. He stated that the late man always saw the potential that the casino industry presented to Atlantic City and South Jersey.
“For all of his decades of success and influence, he remained a nice guy and a positive ambassador for WOND and the region,” Froonjian stated. “He was a smooth interviewer who got the best out of his radio guests. Dave was always a professional, even when he was cheerleading for the entertainment business he so obviously loved. He will be missed.”
Several other local, regional, and national personalities paid respect to the late broadcaster. He’ll be thoroughly missed forever. We’d like to extend our condolences to his loved ones. May God let the departed soul rest in peace.