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Veteran News Anchor Richard Morecroft Passes Away at 70
Richard Morecroft, a veteran news anchor, has died at 70 after a cancer diagnosis. He was a beloved figure in Australian media, presenting several popular shows over the years.
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News reporter · Updated about 14 hours ago
Beloved news anchor Richard Morecroft has passed away at the age of 70, following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
Morecroft was a household name in NSW, presenting the 7pm news bulletin from 1983 to 2002. Before moving to Sydney, he presented the SA news bulletin and also hosted popular shows such as Letters and Numbers on SBS and Behind the News.
A spokesperson confirmed his death on Tuesday night, saying Morecroft died
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