Richard Morecroft, veteran ABC news presenter, dies age 70 after cancer diagnosis
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β’Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:44:48 GMT
π° What Happened
Richard Morecroft has died at age 70. He was a well-known ABC news presenter. He read the 7pm bulletin for almost 20 years until 2002. A statement said he died on the NSW south coast at a time of his choosing. He had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. His partner of 36 years, Alison Mackay, was by his side.
π The Backstory
Morecroft was born in 1956 in England. His family moved to Adelaide when he was 10. He became one of Australia's most trusted newsreaders. Fellow ABC presenters paid tribute. Michael Rowland called him a superb newsreader and a lovely man. Leigh Sales said he was kind, warm and generous. He was a much-loved figure across Australia.
π― Why It Matters
For many Australians, Morecroft was a familiar face in their homes each night. His death reminds us how much trust viewers place in the people who deliver the news.
Richard Morecroft has died at age 70. He was a well-known ABC news presenter. He read the 7pm bulletin for almost 20 years until 2002. A statement said he died on the NSW south coast at a time of his choosing. He had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. His partner of 36 years, Alison Mackay, was by his side.
Morecroft was born in 1956 in England. His family moved to Adelaide when he was 10. He became one of Australia's most trusted newsreaders. Fellow ABC presenters paid tribute. Michael Rowland called him a superb newsreader and a lovely man. Leigh Sales said he was kind, warm and generous. He was a much-loved figure across Australia.
For many Australians, Morecroft was a familiar face in their homes each night. His death reminds us how much trust viewers place in the people who deliver the news.