October 15th 2024.
Renowned Australian television personality George Negus has passed away at the age of 82. He had been battling Alzheimer's disease, as announced by his family. Negus was a veteran journalist and is well-known for his work on the pioneering show 60 Minutes in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as on Foreign Correspondent and Dateline.
His family shared the news of his passing in a statement, expressing that Negus had passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side. While he will always be remembered for his contributions to journalism, sports, and environmental causes, his family also wants him to be remembered as a loving family man.
Despite the challenges that come with diseases like Alzheimer's, his family shared that they were still able to make beautiful memories together and learn a lot from each other. Last month, Negus' son Ned took to social media to reveal that his father had been diagnosed five years ago and had now become non-verbal.
Before entering the media industry, Negus worked as a high school teacher. He then began his career at the Australian Financial Review newspaper before transitioning to television with ABC's Today Tonight. He later became one of the original correspondents on Nine's 60 Minutes, where he famously clashed with then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1981.
Known for his reporting from dangerous conflict zones, Negus described himself as an "anti-war correspondent" who aimed to help viewers understand the senselessness of war. He was also known for his courage, curiosity, and integrity in seeking and reporting the truth.
Many have paid tribute to Negus, including close friend and former colleague Kerry O'Brien, who described him as an "extraordinary, generous human being." Journalist Peter FitzSimons also shared his condolences, calling Negus a "lovely bloke" and a pioneer in television.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also paid tribute, describing Negus as a "giant of Australian journalism" and praising his determination and integrity in seeking the truth. Negus is survived by his wife Kirsty Cockburn, also a journalist, and their sons Ned and Serge.
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