Derryn Hinchs Final Hours and Last Post

Derryn Hinch spent the final hours of his headline-grabbing life surrounded by love. 

The outspoken radio host and former federal senator . 

His last social media post shows that Hinch enjoyed a sunny afternoon with his brother, Des, over a beer, in the hours before his death. 

An image shared on , seemingly taken by Hinch, depicts Des sitting at an outdoor table and downing a tipple. 

'A casual pic of my brother, Des, who is usually very earnest,' Hinch's caption read. 

The photo was shared with his Facebook fans on Thursday afternoon. Later that night, Hinch died in his sleep. 

Hinch's former colleague and personal assistant Annette Philpott confirmed to Daily Mail the legendary broadcaster had died at home in the early hours of Friday. 

'They're putting it down to old age,' Philpott said.

'He's had really tough times of late. He's been in and out of hospital. I'm assuming his heart just gave out.'

She later shared the news on Hinch's social media.

'He got his wish and passed away in his own bed.

'To every one of his online friends and followers he loved the interaction and looked forward to every post. As he would say, "That's Life."'

In April, the veteran broadcaster, who dubbed himself as 'Human Headline', revealed on social media that he 'was not very well'.

'BUT. I am still moving. Pretty happy. Thinking. Going out. Catching up with friends,' he wrote.