ABC Radio National’s long serving presenter Alan Saunders has died suddenly, the broadcaster has announced.
He died this morning, after falling ill yesterday afternoon while working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone.
ABC Radio National’s announcement:
It is with sadness that Radio National confirms Alan Saunders, prominent ABC Radio National presenter passed away unexpectedly this morning.
While working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone yesterday afternoon, Alan fell ill and was taken to hospital where his condition deteriorated overnight. He died this morning surrounded by colleagues and friends.
“In his 25 years with Radio National, Alan made a substantial contribution to the intellectual discourse in Australia and certainly to the enjoyment of his audiences,” Director Radio Kate Dundas said today.
“He had both a distinctive voice and a distinguished mind – a great combination for a presenter of engaging and thought provoking radio.”
Alan Saunders joined Radio National...
He died this morning, after falling ill yesterday afternoon while working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone.
ABC Radio National’s announcement:
It is with sadness that Radio National confirms Alan Saunders, prominent ABC Radio National presenter passed away unexpectedly this morning.
While working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone yesterday afternoon, Alan fell ill and was taken to hospital where his condition deteriorated overnight. He died this morning surrounded by colleagues and friends.
“In his 25 years with Radio National, Alan made a substantial contribution to the intellectual discourse in Australia and certainly to the enjoyment of his audiences,” Director Radio Kate Dundas said today.
“He had both a distinctive voice and a distinguished mind – a great combination for a presenter of engaging and thought provoking radio.”
Alan Saunders joined Radio National...
- 6/15/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
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