Richard Morecroft, veteran ABC news presenter, dies age 70 after cancer diagnosis
Veteran Australian news presenter Richard Morecroft has died at the age of 70 following a cancer diagnosis. Morecroft was a prominent figure in Australian media, known for his 20-year tenure as the face of the ABC's 7pm news bulletin.
Why it matters
Morecroft was a significant cultural figure in Australian broadcasting, and his passing marks the end of a notable era in national news.
Former ABC news presenter Richard Morecroft has died at the age of 70. Photograph: ABC news Former ABC news presenter Richard Morecroft has died at the age of 70. Photograph: ABC news Australian Broadcasting Corporation Richard Morecroft, veteran ABC news presenter, dies age 70 after cancer diagnosis Michael Rowland and Leigh Sales lead tributes to newsreader who read the ABC’s 7pm bulletin for 20 years
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Former ABC news presenter Richard Morecroft has died at the age of 70.
Morecroft presented ABC’s 7pm news bulletin for almost 20 years until 2002.
A spokesperson released a statement saying that he had died at a time of his choosing on the south coast of New South Wales.
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