Jonathan Coleman: Australian radio and television personality dies age 65
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The Australian radio and television personality Jonathan Coleman, who had a career spanning several decades in Australia and the UK, had died aged 65.
Coleman, who is survived by his wife, Margot, and their two children died after a five-year battle with prostate cancer.
Coleman’s career began in Australia in the late 1970s in the reporting team for afternoon TV children’s show Simon Townsend’s Wonder World.
He worked as a DJ and presenter on Triple J, moved to Triple M with Ian “Dano” Rogerson and hosted music TV program Saturday Morning Live on Channel Seven.
His career included 16 years in the UK, where he was a high-profile radio presenter.
Coleman, who was awarded an OAM for his services to broadcasting in 2015, was most recently a presenter on Studio 10 on Network 10.
Coleman’s wife, Margot, said: “Jono and I have been soulmates for close to 40 years. We have been fortunate to have lived a rich and wonderful life and I have been lucky enough to watch up-close someone with enormous talent and the special gift to make people laugh.
“I will miss him beyond words and with the support of our gorgeous children, Oscar and Emily, and their partners, we will continue to live in the manner that he wanted.”
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