Australian sports journalist and presenter Ron Casey dies aged 89

Australian media industry veteran Ron Casey has died aged 89. According to 2GB program director and friend John Brennan, the former 2GB radio host and Nine sports presenter passed away in Sydney this morning.

Casey, who was once described as the “controversy king” for his heated on-air arguments, began his career at 2KY in 1948. Casey became well known in his time with Nine Network’s Wide World of Sports program, which he hosted with Frank Hyde. He later became a sports newsreader at Ten.

In 1988, Casey was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to Australian television and sport.