Juliette Powell, a former MuchMusic host and first Black Miss Canada, dead at 54 | CBC News
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Juliette Powell, a prominent figure in Canadian media and the first Black woman crowned Miss Canada, passed away unexpectedly at 54 due to acute bacterial meningitis on June 3. Born in New York, she moved to Montreal and gained recognition hosting shows on MusiquePlus and MuchMusic, including 'Electric Circus'. Powell's colleagues celebrated her positive energy and charismatic presence on social media, mourning her sudden loss. Beyond her hosting career, she transitioned to business journalism and entrepreneurship, producing interviews with notable figures like Nelson Mandela and Steven Spielberg.
"Your bouncy positive energy will be missed. Rest easy, Juliette Powell! Gone too soon!" - Master T, recalling the late VJ's vibrant spirit.
"Before I was a VJ, I was a fan. Juliette was so cool, so French cool... Such sad news here." - Jennifer Hollett, reflecting on Powell's unique charm.
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