The star died in hospital at the age of 77, his colleagues confirmed on TV.

Sunrise star Dr Keith Suter has died in hospital at the age of 77 this year, it has been confirmed.

The broadcaster's death was announced by hosts Samantha Armytage, Natalie Barr, and Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington as they delivered an emotional tribute to him live on air.

They revealed that the former Foreign Affairs Editor, who held three doctorates and chaired numerous international bodies, "passed away peacefully in hospital".

The sad news was delivered by Nat, 57, and Shirvo, 47, on Sunrise early Friday morning (December 12). They opened the programme saying: "Before we heard the news, we just wanted to pay a quick tribute to a close friend and member of this Sunrise, Dr Keith Suter, who passed away peacefully

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