Legendary TV presenter George Negus dies aged 82 ‘surrounded by loved ones’ after heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer’s --[Reported by Umva mag]

VETERAN broadcaster George Negus has died at the age of 82 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Hailed a “legendary broadcaster” in tributes, Negus was the founding reporter of Australian current affairs programme 60 Minutes. GettyGeorge Negus has died aged 82[/caption] He presented the show on Nine from 1979 to 1986. A tribute from the show posted on X reads: “An icon of journalism. A legendary broadcaster. A friend to many. “We will always treasure the stories and memories he gave us all.” Negus was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago. He had been living in a care facility in Sydney since 2021 Negus’ family said he “passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a gracious decline from Alzheimer’s disease, all the while with his trademark smile”. They added: “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 too so he would be happy about that.”

Oct 15, 2024 - 06:50

Legendary TV presenter George Negus dies aged 82 ‘surrounded by loved ones’ after heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer’s --[Reported by Umva mag]

VETERAN broadcaster George Negus has died at the age of 82 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Hailed a “legendary broadcaster” in tributes, Negus was the founding reporter of Australian current affairs programme 60 Minutes.

a man wearing glasses and a scarf is smiling

George Negus has died aged 82[/caption]

He presented the show on Nine from 1979 to 1986.

A tribute from the show posted on X reads: “An icon of journalism. A legendary broadcaster. A friend to many.

“We will always treasure the stories and memories he gave us all.”

Negus was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago.

He had been living in a care facility in Sydney since 2021

Negus’ family said he “passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a gracious decline from Alzheimer’s disease, all the while with his trademark smile”.

They added: “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 too so he would be happy about that.”

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