Here’s the latest available on Walter Reeves:
- Recent reports confirm Walter Reeves, longtime Georgia gardening host, passed away in April 2026 at age 74 after battling Parkinson’s disease. Several outlets (Express, Fayette County local news) reported his death and highlighted his 26-year run with WSB’s Lawn & Garden Show.[4][6]
- Reeves had retired from radio in 2020 to focus on health and family, with Ashley Frasca taking over the show’s hosting duties after his departure.[1]
- In addition to his radio work, Reeves remained a beloved gardening voice in Georgia, with tributes from colleagues noting his patient teaching and lasting impact on home gardeners.[6]
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www.legacy.comThe presenter fronted his own show for more than 25 years.
www.express.co.ukReeves retired from his beloved radio show in 2020, after 26 years on the air. At the time, he cited a desire to spend more time with family and to focus on his health. What many listeners did not know was that Reeves had been quietly managing Parkinson’s disease — a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and eventually, speech. For a man whose entire career was built on his voice and his ability to communicate complex horticultural concepts with clarity and warmth,...
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www.legacy.comBy Rodney Ho Jan 4, 2020 Originally posted Saturday, January 4, 2020 by RODNEY HO/[email protected] on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Walter Reeves announced Saturday morning that he is retiring from his durably popular "Lawn and Garden Show" next month on 95.5 WSB/Atlanta's News & Talk, ceding his spot to his producer Ashley Frasca. … In an interview after Saturday’s show, he said he thought three months ago about stepping down and realized Frasca was the perfect replacement. He said she is more...
www.ajc.comWalter Reeves, a Fayette County resident who became one of Georgia’s most recognizable and trusted gardening voices, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age ...
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