Richard Morecroft, veteran ABC news presenter, dies age 70 after cancer diagnosis
Summary
Richard Morecroft, a former news presenter for ABC, has died at age 70 after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. He was known for presenting ABC’s 7pm news bulletin for nearly 20 years and passed away peacefully with his long-term partner at his side.Key Facts
- Richard Morecroft was 70 years old when he died.
- He presented ABC's 7pm news bulletin until 2002.
- Morecroft was diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year.
- He died peacefully on the south coast of New South Wales.
- His partner of 36 years, Alison Mackay, was with him when he died.
- Morecroft was born in England in 1956 and moved to Adelaide at age 10.
- He graduated from the University of Adelaide before starting his career with ABC.
- Colleagues described him as a warm, generous person and a skilled professional.
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