Former Channel Nine news director and 60 Minutes executive producer John Westacott has died, after suffering a suspected medical episode on Sydney Harbour. 9News
Former Channel Nine news director and 60 Minutes executive producer John Westacott has died aged 73.
The avid sailor was pulled from the water in Vaucluse about 1.30pm on Sunday and could not be revived.Westacott, who retired from Nine in 2009, is being remembered by colleagues as a 'journalist's journo'. "Westy was an enigma. There was no-one like him. He didn't care about political correctness and would publicly declare that.
"His lifelong love was 60 Minutes. He was fearless as he pushed his team to report some of the greatest stories and interviews Australians have ever seen. And he was ferocious in defending his team against any criticism - externally and internally.Westacott, seen here in 2005, retired from Nine in 2009."During his later years with Nine, as the Head of News and Current Affairs, he was the driving force behind bringing Peter Overton into the seat as the anchor of the Sydney 6pm News.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australian TV legend dies in medical episode on Sydney HarbourTV legend John Westacott has died aged 73 after he suffered a suspected medical episode and fell off a boat during a sailing trip on Sydney Harbour.
Read more »
John Westacott dies aged 73The former Channel Nine news boss died on Sydney Harbour following a suspected “medical episode”.
Read more »
Collapsing wrecks among only homes available in parts of Sydney - realestate.com.auCrumbling houses too derelict to live in are among the only houses up for sale in some Sydney suburbs as soaring interest rates discourage many homeowners from selling.
Read more »
Two fingertips of Sydney girl, 5, severed on playground carouselThe child has been taken to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead for emergency treatment after firefighters found the fingertips.
Read more »
Sydney garbo avoids immediate jail time for killing pedestrianAn experienced garbage truck driver who killed a pedestrian as he cut a corner has walked from a Sydney court after receiving a two-year suspended jail term.
Read more »
Victory rain on Sydney FC’s homecoming paradeFormer Manchester United star Luis Nani and fringe Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis inspired the visitors to a thrilling win in the first A-League game at the new Allianz Stadium.
Read more »