Veteran radio presenter Ron E Sparks has died, aged 73.
Tributes from former colleagues flowed in for the veteran broadcaster, who is understood to have died from cancer.
“We are devastated to announce the heartbreaking news of the passing of former WSFM announcer Ron E Sparks,” hosts Brendan “Jonesy” Jones and Amanda Keller said in a statement on social media.
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“Ron E Sparks was one of the greatest announcers in the history of the world. He needs to be made a big deal of,” Jones said.
Over a 50 year career, Sparks was a broadcaster at several Sydney radio stations, including 2SM, 2UW, Triple M and Today FM.
“A great man died today,” 2GB’s Ben Fordham said in a statement on X.
“Ron E Sparks was a talented radio host and a fine man.”
Fordham said he had become neighbours with Sparks several years ago, forging a strong friendship.
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“He had the sharpest mind and was such a gentle character,” he said.
“He kept his cancer battle a tightly held secret for 15 years.”
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