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Media personality and radio presenter Philip Brady dies, aged 85

Media personality and radio presenter Philip Brady dies aged 85
Radio presenter and TV identity Philip Brady has died days after announcing his retirement. 

Australian media personality, radio and television identity, Philip Brady has died at the age of 85.  

In an email sent to staff, 3AW station manager Stephen Beers said Mr 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," Mr Beers said.

"Phil was a great friend to many, truly loving his work on air and helping so many listeners and colleagues with advice, companionship and friendship,"
Mr Beers said.
Philip Brady sitting at a desk next to another man on a TV set.

Philip Brady (right) began his career providing voiceovers for Channel 9 before gaining a more prominent role on screens.  (Supplied: Nine)

Mr Brady started working at 3AW in 1971 as a weekend disc jockey and had only just announced his retirement nine days ago.  

"It's come to this after 67 years in the business, I'm quitting and I'm very sad to be leaving you," he said in a recorded message that was aired to listeners on February 2nd. 

"It's time to move over and give the younger guys a go," he said.

Mr Brady provided voiceovers on Channel 9 and worked alongside the likes of Graham Kennedy, Bert Newton and Steve Vizard. 

In 2023 he was awarded an Order of Australia medal for his service to the broadcast and media industry.

He is also a life-time supporter of The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria. 

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