The Caribbean media fraternity is in mourning following the death of veteran broadcaster, communications specialist and entrepreneur Marcella André, who passed away on Thursday morning at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre in Antigua and Barbuda. Sources close to the family said André died with friends and relatives at her bedside.
André, a daughter of Dominica who built an influential career in Antigua and Barbuda, is being remembered across the region for her decades of work in broadcasting and communications. Her voice and professional reach extended well beyond the twin-island nation, touching audiences throughout the wider Caribbean and earning her recognition as one of the region's distinguished media figures.
Tributes have begun to flow from colleagues, former listeners and public figures who knew André as both a skilled communicator and a mentor to younger journalists. In Dominica, where she was born, her death has prompted reflection on a career that carried Dominican talent onto a regional stage and inspired many who followed in her path.
André's work spanned multiple roles in the media landscape, from on-air broadcasting to communications strategy and entrepreneurial ventures. Those who worked alongside her have pointed to her professionalism, her command of the craft and her willingness to guide emerging voices in the industry as hallmarks of her legacy.
Her death marks the loss of a figure whose influence was felt not only in the newsrooms and studios where she worked but also in the wider community that came to know her through her broadcasts. Colleagues in Antigua and Barbuda have described her as a pioneer whose contributions helped shape the development of modern broadcasting in the Eastern Caribbean.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. The family has asked for privacy as they grieve, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days.
