Sydney radio icon Bob Rogers passes away at 97, mourned by fans offering tributes

Radio legend Bob Rogers has died at the age of 97.

The Australian DJ and radio broadcaster passed away at his home surrounded by his family, with tributes flocking in from devastated fans.

Bob, who lived in Mosman, is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Jerry, and his four daughters. 

During his 78 years on Sydney airwaves, Bob carved out a hugely successful radio career and memorably presented Australia’s first Top 40 show back in 1958.

In a huge career highlight, he was also sent to London in 1964 to join The Beatles as they made their way Down Under for their one and only Australian tour. 

Radio legend Bob Rogers has died at the age of 97

Before his retirement in October 2020, Bob had presented the six-hour Saturday night Reminiscing program for 23 years on Sydney radio station 2CH.

Fans took to social media to pay tribute to Bob as they shared their devastation over the sad news of his passing.

They wrote: ‘I am sad to hear that Radio Legend Bob Rogers has passed away. He was 97.

‘He started his radio career during the 2nd world war and remarkably was still going up until a few years ago. I remember him on 3UZ in the 1970s’;

‘Australian radio legend Bob Rogers has died at the ripe old age of 97. His illustrious career saw him still broadcasting into his nineties. I admired him enormously. He and John Laws were my radio heroes. Vale Bob Rogers’;

‘Bob Rogers: my condolences to his families and to all Australians!’