(WEAA)βBaltimore television personality Traffic Jam Jimmy has passed away.
FOX 45 News announced James Uhrin passed away Saturday morning at the age of 65.
He died from a heart attack.
Uhrin started working at the local news station in 1976 as Mondy the Sea Monster on the βCaptain Chesapeakeβ show and in recent years became popular for his morning traffic reports while driving around Maryland.
Co-workers, fans, and public officials took to social media to express their condolences.
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— Brandi Proctor (@BrandiProctorTV) May 8, 2022
I was sadden to hear of the passing of a true television icon for generations of Baltimoreans, Traffic Jam Jimmy. His love and dedication to the people of the Baltimore region will truly be missed. pic.twitter.com/HfevzJaqCw
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) May 9, 2022
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @TrafficJamJimmy @FOXBaltimore . He was a true #Baltimore #Icon and real supporter of #BCFD. Not only did he love our city, the city & our community loved him. He will be truly missed. pic.twitter.com/JOlV6HjR7b
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) May 9, 2022
Devastated to learn of the passing of local broadcasting legend James Uhrin, known and beloved by so many of us as βTraffic Jam Jimmy.β
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) May 8, 2022
Jimmy spent nearly half a century at Ch. 45, and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to get to know him better during my time as governor. pic.twitter.com/wMTRRuD0S6
Had an opportunity to send out a special tribute to @TrafficJamJimmy of @FOXBaltimore on @wolbbaltimore this morning. That sound of Captain Chesapeake brought back some memories, for sure! Thread𧡠pic.twitter.com/TtYH04q8u9
— T.J. Smith (@TJSmithSocial) May 9, 2022