Fellow radio stars and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have led tributes to radio titan John Laws, the man known as "the Golden Tonsils".

Laws died at 90 following a 71-year radio career that saw him described by a former Australian leader as "the broadcaster of the century".

Albanese said Laws was an "iconic voice and so much more".

"Generations of Australians trusted and respected him for telling it straight, digging deep and giving his guests and his listeners a chance to be heard," he said on X.

"John was always a thoroughly prepared and thoughtful interviewer - and wonderful company off-air.

"My condolences to his loved ones and to all who benefited from his wisdom and guidance."

Kyle Sandilands described him as "one of the true originals".

"You could never mistake him for a

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