Australian radio has lost a legend following the death of John Laws, who passed away on Sunday, November 9 at the age of 90.

Mr Laws announced to his 2Sm audience that he would be retiring in October 2024, bringing his epic career spanning more than seven decades.

His final day on air was Friday, November 8, 2024.

Mr Laws began broadcasting in the 1950s and became a dominant figure in talkback radio, blending sharp political commentary with a smooth, commanding style.

He built his career across some of Australia’s biggest stations, including 2UE, 2SM and 2GB. His long-running ‘John Laws Morning Show’ was later syndicated nationwide through the Super Radio Network, making him one of the most recognisable voices in Australian broadcasting.

He became one of Australia’s most recognisable

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