Australian sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died in Los Angeles, aged 41.
McKenzie-McHarg died on Wednesday after falling from a roof, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.
The Stan Sport presenter had an extensive broadcasting career across both Australia and the US, having relocated to America in 2017.
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In a statement released Monday, McKenzie-McHarg’s family paid tribute to his character and his dedicated role as a family man.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Duncan — a deeply loved son, a devoted father to his precious boy Harrison, and a cherished brother to his three siblings,” the statement read.
“His passing has come as an unimaginable shock, leaving our family heartbroken and at a loss. Duncan was truly extraordinary — a man whose positivity, care and humour touched everyone he met, and who sat at the heart of so many lives, bringing warmth, laughter and joy wherever he went. Our Darling Ducky.”
McKenzie-McHarg began his media career in 2010 as a sports presenter for Triple M’s Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy, with later tenures at Channel 7, Network 10, SEN and Fox Sports.
He had served as Stan Sport’s Los Angeles-based presenter since August 2022, appearing primarily as part of the streaming service’s tennis coverage.
McKenzie-McHarg was most recently seen courtside at the US Open in August, interviewing players including champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.
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“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Duncan McKenzie-McHarg. Duncan was a valued contributor to Stan Sport, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time,” a Stan spokesperson told Wide World of Sports.
McKenzie-McHarg’s sudden death has sparked a wave of tributes across the Australian and US sports communities, with emotional messages left on his recent Instagram posts.
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