By Chris Mautner, pennlive.com (TNS)

Pierre Robert, who spent over four decades as a DJ on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, has died. He was 70.

Beasley Media Group, the parent company of WMMR, said that Robert (pronounced “Ro-bear”) had been found dead in his home on Wednesday. The cause of death is not known but no foul play is suspected, 6ABC reported.

“We all have heavy hearts today,” Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley said in a statement on WMMR’s website. “Pierre’s unwavering love for music and his deep connection with listeners made him one of radio’s most enduring and beloved voices. He will be greatly missed.”

“Pierre’s voice has been woven into the fabric of Philadelphia for more than 40 years,” WMMR DJs Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison said in a statement. “WMMR was h

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