Radio veteran Chris Kearns dies from cancer aged 75: Presenter and horse racing fan passes away after placing his last bet at the Melbourne Cup
Radio host Chris Kearns has died at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer.
The former Sky Racing presenter and horse racing fan passed away peacefully on Melbourne Cup day.
Kearns worked in radio for his entire adult life, and was employed at commercial stations 2CH, 2SM, 2UW, 2UE, MIX FM and 2GB.
Rest in peace: Radio veteran Chris Kearns has died at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer
Former colleague Tim Webster paid tribute to Kearns, saying: ‘It was time for him to rest in eternal peace.
‘Chris was a good bloke who would do anything for anyone, including mentoring any juniors who wanted to get into radio.’
Former 2CH boss Cherie Romaro also offered some words on Kearns’ passing.
Tribute: Former colleague Tim Webster paid tribute to Kearns, saying: ‘Chris was a good bloke who would do anything for anyone, including mentoring juniors who wanted to get into radio’
‘Chris was unique in every sense of the word. He took over from the legendary Bob Rogers in mornings on Classic Hits 2CH and did an outstanding job,’ Romaro said.
‘He loved his beloved cat Joey and was a special generous friend to all that knew him and or worked with him. VALE Chris Kearns,’ she added.
Kearns’ final role was working at Classic Hits 2CH, which plays music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.
A passion for the airwaves: Kearns worked in radio for his entire adult life, and was employed at commercial stations 2CH, 2SM, 2UW, 2UE MIX FM and 2GB
He was an avid horse racing fan and passionate about the sport in Australia, previously working as a Sky Racing presenter.
The radio announcer was around friends on Saturday for Melbourne Cup day and even placed a bet, picking Verry Elleegant to win.
He died later that night.
Final moments: The horse racing fan was around friends on Saturday for Melbourne Cup day and even made a bet, picking Verry Elleegant to win. He died later that night