Mikhail Antonov, the host of Komsomolskaya Pravda radio, has died.

Mikhail Antonov, the host of the Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP) radio station, has died. This was reported on July 3 in the press service of the radio station.

"Mikhail Antonov died. Misha was not just the voice of KP radio. He was and will forever remain the soul of our radio station," reads a statement posted on the official page of Komsomolskaya Pravda on the VK social network.

It is noted that Antonov was broadcasting on the most pressing topics, and it was he who went on the air at 5 a.m. on February 24, 2022, when the Special Military Operation (SVO) began.

"Every day his voice was heard in homes all over Russia. And with his programs, Misha helped thousands of people. His always friendly manner of communication instantly endeared him to any listener," the KP added.

Antonov hosted the programs "Déjà Vu", "There would be a reason", "A real hit parade", as well as information broadcasts.