Samantha Armytage was seen touching down at Melbourne Airport on Friday ahead of her former Sunrise colleague Nathan Templeton’s funeral.
The Farmer Wants A Wife host, 47, wore a black blouse, a tan maxi skirt and carried a matching black coat.
She accessorised with a black beret, pearl earrings and a pair of knee-high boots.
Armytage and Templeton worked together for several years when she co-hosted the breakfast show while he served as a Melbourne correspondent.
Templeton suffered a medical episode last Tuesday afternoon while on a walking track near the Barwon River in Geelong, leaving behind wife Kate and their two young sons Jack and James.
Samantha Armytage was seen touching down at Melbourne Airport on Friday ahead of her former Sunrise colleague Nathan Templeton’s funeral
He had worked for Seven for more than 12 years.
He had not been on-air for Sunrise since late 2022 and was working in a behind-the-scenes role last year.
Daily Mail Australia understands Templeton had been battling long-standing personal issues, including depression, and had been receiving support.
Respected Channel Seven presenter Ann Sanders announced his death during the network’s 11.30am bulletin.
The Farmer Wants A Wife host, 47, wore a black blouse, a tan maxi skirt and carried a matching black coat
Sanders remained composed as she delivered the sad news during the live broadcast.
‘We’re sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends who remember Nathan as an adoring father and a wonderful friend,’ she said.
Templeton studied journalism at Deakin University in Geelong, where he earned a bachelors degree in communications.
She accessorised with a black beret, pearl earrings and a pair of knee high boots
Armytage and Templeton (pictured top right) worked together for several years, as she co-hosted the breakfast show while he served as a Melbourne correspondent
He was part of Seven’s Olympic broadcast team in Tokyo and Rio and the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as well as Australian Open and Australian Swimming Championships.
Prior to joining Seven, he was a sport reporter at Ten News Melbourne.
The experienced presenter also worked for the Geelong Football Club as a ground announcer for home games at GMHBA stadium.
