The Australian sporting world was left devastated last Wednesday when it was announced TV star Duncan McKenzie-McHarg had died age 41.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the veteran sports presenter died of ‘blunt traumatic injuries’ after falling from the top of a building.
Official records show his body was found on a roof in Downtown LA.
The Stan Sports presenter had a long career in TV presenting within both Australia and the US and had relocated to America several years ago for work.
He began his media career in January 2010 as a reporter for Triple M’s Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire, and remained with the station for almost three years.
Duncan then worked as a presenter for both Channel Seven and Channel Ten, before becoming the US correspondent for Fox Sports Australia in 2017, remaining with them until May 2022.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg died of ‘blunt traumatic injuries’ after falling from the top of a building last Wednesday
In August 2022, he accepted his dream role as a Los Angeles-based sports presenter with Stan, a role he remained in until his tragic passing.
Some of the A-Listers he worked with include Australian tennis star Todd Woodbridge and US athlete Madison Keys.
During his time in the role, he interviewed many world-famous stars including Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
His sudden passing has left a profound sense of loss within both the Australian and US sports communities.
He was renowned for his enthusiastic and engaging presenting style, through which he developed a rapport with some of the world’s most renowned athletes.
Fans took to social media to pay tribute to Duncan.
‘RIP Duncan. We all love you so much,’ one heartbroken fan wrote.
‘Why, just why?’ a second asked.
Duncan began his media career in January 2010 as a reporter for Triple M’s Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire, and remained with the station for almost three years
Duncan previously said he was inspired to become a sports presenter after watching his idol Eddie McGuire present on TV.
‘I loved how the reporters on TV got to talk about sport, almost in a performative way,’ he told Radio Today in 2023.
‘Eddie was so quick and versatile,’ he continued.
‘Funny, but could also deliver serious news.’
Duncan is survived by his family.
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