Legendary journalist and broadcaster George Negus, best known for 60 Minutes, Foreign Correspondent and 6.30 with George Negus has died aged 82.
H died following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, his family said in a statement.
The statement said Negus “passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones” and thanked Australian healthcare workers for supporting him “in the best possible way” during his final moments.
“Despite the challenges diseases like Alzheimer’s inflict on families, we still shared beautiful times, laughter and happiness together in recent times.
“We also learnt a lot.”
Negus is best known for his 7 years as an original 60 Minutes reporter, from 1979 – 86. Amongst memorable stories were reports from war zones and famously a steely response from UK PM Margaret Thatcher.
His other roles include hosting on Today, Foreign Correspondent (as founding presenter), George Negus Tonight, Dateline, 6.30 with George Negus.
He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015 for significant service to the media, and to conservation and the environment.
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