A sister had breast cancer and a brother is resiliently recovering from
a stroke.
When married to Jacki Weaver - used to own "his and hers Rolls Royces".
Engaged to marry girlfriend Chanel Hayton in February 2006. Made the
announcement on his Melbourne talkback show (3AW) on 4 Nov 2005.
With help from the Cabrini Hospital in Melbourne, Derryn has been
battling with Septicaemia since the latter half of October 2006. He
plans a return to 3AW on November 8.
Revealed on 60 Minutes on 4 March 2007, that he was suffering from
advanced cirrhosis of the liver and was scheduled for an operation in
the middle of March. He said there was a chance that a growth on his
liver could turn cancerous.
Radio presenter on afternoon drive 4-6pm on Melbourne's 3AW. (March 2005)
New Zealand citizen.
When he arrived in New York City, he bought a White Ford Thunderbird.
In the United States the first car he bought was a bright green Ford
Falcon.
When Bureau Chief for Fairfax, he inherited the company car, a Mark Ten
Sedan Jaguar.