2005: Charles Hyatt works two shows, 'Come Mek Wi Laaf' at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel and the 'Start Time Comedy Tour' at the Hotel Versalles in May Pen. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Kindness and his willingness

Basil Dawkins was the last playwright to work with Charles Hyatt. They work on the play Hot Spot which had its last show in Georgia in the United States last year.

"I regret his passing. I will remember him most of all for his kindness and his willingness to stick up for the downtrodden. His professionalism was remarkable. I have never heard of him being late for a rehearsal or a performance. Charles Hyatt did everything he wanted to do professionally. He one was broadcaster who not only entertained, but he also informed. We will miss him and I would like to express my condolences to his family."

- Basil Dawkins

Educator, guide and teacher

For Leonie Forbes, their relationship was one that went beyond the theatre. Hyatt is godfather to her first child.

" (I am) totally devastated by the death. I have known him since my teens. He was the educator, guide and teacher. Whatever we do from hereon will be a reflection of what he taught us. You know when you young and green and don't know anything? He helped us. That is a debt that cannot be repaid. He is that guy that will make you laugh and forget all your problem. He made the difference between depression and getting on with your life. He was very generous in spirit.

- Leonie Forbes

Rare breed

Charles was one of the rare breed of early media practitioners who mastered stage, print and broadcast media. Whether it was through his music programme 'Charlie's Time', or his 'When Mi Was a Bwoy' radio series, Hyatt provided listeners with rich entertainment and information. His death has left a void on the local media landscape.

The Press Association of Jamaica expresses sympathy to his wife Marjorie, children and other relatives. Walk good Maas Charlie.

- The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ)

1975: "You're overdrawn at the bank-again!" Charles Hyatt exclaims in 'Nobody's Perfect', a hilarious number from 'Two's A Crowd' at the Way Out Theatre, Jamaica Pegasus. Janet Bartley, who plays the other half of the crowd, is seen getting ready to tell her side.

1960: "That's good, Charles", says Greta Fowler, co-producer of 'Jamaica Way', as she pats Charles Hyatt, who plays the Custos' wife, affectionately on his stomach.

2005: From Left: Margueritte Newland, Volier Johnson, Zandriann Maye and Charles Hyatt, members of the cast of 'Hot Spot'. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

1975: It's Charles Hyatt, the cook during Food and Drink Exhibition on Monday, July 15.

1961: "Shall we go now, darling?" says Charles Poulette (played by Charles Hyatt) to his financíe, Rosamund (Judith Willoughby), who is falling in love with Drek (Franklin St. Juste, right). The scene is from 'Carib Gold', the 1960/61 pantomime