Remembering Véronique Lévesque: A Tragic Loss in the Radio Broadcasting Community

The radio broadcasting community is mourning the tragic loss of Véronique Lévesque, the vibrant host from Rythme FM in Mauricie. The sad news was shared by her co-host Karl Blanchard during their morning show, where he revealed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding Véronique’s passing.

On April 3rd, after completing her show, Véronique suffered a brain aneurysm and was subsequently placed in a medically induced coma. Despite the efforts to save her, Véronique, aged 29, passed away on a Saturday afternoon after a 17-day battle. She was expecting a child, and doctors performed an emergency C-section to deliver her baby girl prematurely.

In a statement to Cogeco employees, Christine Dicaire, the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, urged solidarity in the face of this devastating loss. Véronique had been a valued member of the morning show for approximately two years, leaving a profound impact on her colleagues and listeners.

The Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ) in Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec paid tribute to Véronique in a press release, highlighting her energy, positivity, and talent as a broadcaster. Colleagues and friends, including Alexis Samson from 106.9 Mauricie, shared heartfelt tributes, emphasizing the void left by Véronique’s untimely departure.