Key Takeaways
- Some reports state, Cadillac Jack passed away due to a heart attack, however, his family hasn’t provided information about his untimely death.
- The late Cadillac Jack hosted the Kicks 101.5 morning show for 25 years and was currently hosting The Bear 92.5 radio show.
William “Cadillac Jack” Choate Jr., a North Carolina native and longtime radio personality in Atlanta, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
According to some reports, Atlanta’s iconic radio broadcaster, Cadillac Jack, passed away due to a heart attack; however, neither his family nor his friends has revealed details about the actual cause of his untimely death.
Moreover, some reports also state that Cadillac Jack passed away after a long struggle with mental health and addiction.
Although Cadillac Jack was very open about his mental health struggles and often shared about them on his podcast, it is unclear if it was the cause of his untimely death.
The whole Atlanta community mourns the loss of their beloved member and extends their heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.
One wrote:
“An Atlanta Legend has passed away. My heart breaks for Donna and their 3 kids. Cadillac Jack was my favorite radio personality. I grew up as well as my kids grew up listening to his voice on the radio He will be greatly missed by everyone he ever touched through the radio waves. Please keep his entire family in your prayers.”
Nikki Heard
Another added:
“My friend and former cohost has died. We recently reconnected and had a long, fun conversation that I’ll remember fondly. Please keep Cadillac Jack’s 3 kids in your prayers.”
Corey Dylan
The late Cadillac Jack leaves behind his longtime wife, Donna Choate, and three children: Oivia Grace Choate, Charlotte Anne Choate, and William Hyde Choate III.
In addition to his wife and kids, left to cherish the life of Cadillac Jack are his sister Julie Choate Fotheringham, husband Chip, and the whole family.
The Late Cadillac Jack Began His Radio Journey With WKHX In The Mid-1990s
After graduating from Western Carolina University in 1992, the late Cadillac Jack began his radio broadcasting career with WKHX, now Cumulus Media, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Moreover, he served as the Kicks 101.5 morning show host for 25 years from 1994 to 2019, winning the hearts of many with his powerful voice.
In 2019, Cumulus Media suddenly dismissed him from his role as the morning show host.
Likewise, after ending his career with WKHX, the late Cadillac Jack continued his media career as a podcaster of the Appen Media Group’s “My Second Act” podcast in 2020.
He also started his own production company, Jack In Your Box Productions, with his wife Donna.
Since 2021, Cadillac Jack served as an afternoon drive radio personality of The Bear 92.5, Georgia Radio Alliance, until his untimely death.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Cadillac Jack was preceded in death by his father, William Hyde Choate I, who passed away on November 23, 2022, at the age of 79.
- His father was an exceptional realtor and taught art in Charlotte Public Schools.
