AUSTRALIAN journalist Ron Casey has died at 89.
The former broadcaster and talkback radio presenter passed away at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital.
Casey was well-known for his work with the Wide World of Sportsprogram along with his co-presenter Frank Hyde.
He also hosted talkback programs on radio stations 2GB, 2SM and 2KY.
In 1988, Casey was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his services to Australian television and sport.
His career spanned 70 years.
Casey once famously had a on-air punch up with Normie Rowe on daytime television.
The former broadcaster and talkback radio presenter passed away at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital.
Casey was well-known for his work with the Wide World of Sportsprogram along with his co-presenter Frank Hyde.
He also hosted talkback programs on radio stations 2GB, 2SM and 2KY.
In 1988, Casey was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his services to Australian television and sport.
His career spanned 70 years.
Casey once famously had a on-air punch up with Normie Rowe on daytime television.