Sunrise reporter Peter Ford reveals ‘surprising’ phone call from Derryn Hinch about his death

A former colleague of late Australian journalist Derryn Hinch has opened up about a phone call he received from the media personality before his death. Sunrise entertainment reporter Peter Ford revealed Hinch had called him to say he would be first to hear when the beloved broadcaster died. Hinch, an often controversial figure known as the Human Headline, died on Friday at the age of 82. He was best known for his work on the airwaves, hosting various radio shows in Melbourne and Sydney over four decades. He hosted radio shows on 3AW for much of the 1980s and ‘90s, with further stints in the 2000s and ‘10s, before turning his attention to politics, serving in the Australian Senate between 2016 and 2019. The New Zealand-born broadcaster, who also dabbled in acting, died in his sleep after years of health struggles.