Veteran newsreader and television presenter Roger Climpson has died aged 93.
The beloved broadcaster was a trusted presence on Australian screens for decades after joining 7NEWS in the 1960s, where he quickly became one of Sydney’s most recognisable faces.
Climpson went on to host the popular programs This Is Your Life and Australia’s Most Wanted before returning to the news desk to co-anchor Seven’s Nightly News in Sydney alongside Ann Sanders.
Sanders, now host of Seven’s Afternoon News, paid tribute to her former colleague, describing him as ‘an absolute gentleman on and off camera – warm, quick witted and kind.’
7NEWS Sydney co-anchor Mark Ferguson remembered watching Climpson as a teenager in Tamworth, calling him ‘all class – informed and engaging, with a voice that made you sit up and listen.’
‘For a nervous country kid, Roger was very warm and very welcoming. Behind the desk he was all class – informed and engaging, with a voice that made you sit up and listen,’ Ferguson said.
Veteran newsreader and television presenter Roger Climpson has died aged 93
The beloved broadcaster was a trusted presence on Australian screens for decades after joining 7NEWS in the 1960s, where he quickly became one of Sydney ‘s most recognisable faces. (Pictured in 2006)
‘Our condolences to his family, friends and the many viewers, who I’m sure thought of Roger as a trusted friend.’
7NEWS Sydney News Director Geoff Dunn said Climpson defined ‘a golden era of broadcast television,’ adding: ‘He stood out as one of Australia’s most authoritative news presenters.’
He also recalled the trademark wink and beaming smile that became part of Climpson’s nightly sign-off: ‘For our viewers, he also felt like a friend.’
Born in England in 1931, Climpson emigrated to Australia and went on to build one of the most distinguished careers in local broadcasting.
7NEWS said in a statement that the network’s condolences were with his family following his passing.
Born in England in 1931, Climpson emigrated to Australia and went on to build one of the most distinguished careers in local broadcasting
