Featured Image Credit: Duncan McKenzie-McHarg/Instagram
Topics: Australia, Los Angeles, Mental Health, News, Sport
Callum Jones
Topics: Australia, Los Angeles, Mental Health, News, Sport
Warning: this article features references to suicide which some readers may find distressing.
Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, a popular sports presenter in Australia has tragically died aged 41, his family have confirmed.
The freelance journalist provided fans with the latest sports news and coverage for a variety of different channels, including Fox Sports, Channel 7, Network 10 and Stan Sport.
After graduating with a journalism degree, McKenzie-McHarg went on to become a sports presenter on Triple M’s Hot Breakfast radio show in Melbourne, which was hosted by Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy until 2020.
Advert
The reporter went on to pursue a career in the US, after spending three years working on the radio show in Melbourne. He went on to join Channel 7 in Los Angeles, before moving over to Network 10.
McKenzie-McHarg's family released a statement on Monday (December 22) to confirm the tragic news the presenter had passed away at 41 years old.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Duncan — a deeply loved son, a devoted father to his precious boy Harrison, and a cherished brother to his three siblings,” the family said.
“His passing has come as an unimaginable shock, leaving our family heartbroken and at a loss. Duncan was truly extraordinary — a man whose positivity, care and humor touched everyone he met, and who sat at the heart of so many lives, bringing warmth, laughter and joy wherever he went. Our Darling Ducky.”
The broadcaster died after falling off a building in Los Angeles and landing on a lower roof in central LA, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
The death has been listed as suicide in the case report, as per Entertainment Weekly.
More recently, McKenzie-McHarg appeared on Aussie TV for Stan Sport as part of their US Open tennis coverage in New York back in August.
He was often seen courtside speaking to some of the biggest names in the sport, which he had done throughout his impressive career in a variety of different sports.
Many have flocked to the presenter's Instagram page to pay their respects as one person penned: "I’m so sorry to hear you were struggling. Condolences to your family and loved ones."
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through Mental Health America. Call or text 988 to reach a 24-hour crisis center or you can webchat at 988lifeline.org. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.