Legendary Melbourne broadcaster Philip Brady OAM has passed away at 85, just a week after announcing his retirement following nearly 67 years on air.
Brady was diagnosed with cancer on 5 December, choosing to keep the news private, sharing it only with close friends.
3AW host Tom Elliott made the announcement this morning.
“Very early this morning, Philip Brady died,” Elliott told listeners, revealing he knew of Brady’s cancer diagnosis late last year.
“He said he was riddled with cancer and didn’t expect to last too long, so for me, this isn’t a surprise. But it is very sad because I don’t think we’ll see the likes of Philip Brady again,” he said.
Philip Brady
Meanwhile, in an email sent to staff, 3AW station manager Stephen Beers said Brady had a short battle with cancer but “his spirits were always high while going through treatment”.
“Philip had an amazing career in both radio and television dating back to 1958 at GTV 9,” Beers said.
Brady signed off for the last time on January 12, hosting his final episode of Remember When on 3AW, before officially announcing his retirement on February 2.
A recorded message was played to listeners, with Brady telling the audience he was “very sad to be leaving you”.
“It’s come to this after 67 years in the business, I’m quitting … it’s time to move over and give the younger guys a go,” he said.
Brady started working at 3AW back in 1971.
Pictured: Philip Brady