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The passing of Sunrise star Dr Keith Suter at the age of 77 this year has been confirmed. ‌

His death was announced on air by hosts Samantha Armytage, Natalie Barr, and Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington, who paid an emotional tribute to him. ‌

They shared that the former Foreign Affairs Editor, a man of three doctorates and chair of numerous international bodies, "passed away peacefully in hospital ". ‌

The sombre news was delivered by Nat, aged 57, and Shirvo, aged 47, on Australia's Sunrise early Friday morning. They began the programme stating: "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 in hospital this week.

"Keith has been part of the Sunrise and Seven fa

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