Veteran Australian sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, aged 41.
The beloved presenter was found dead after falling from the top of a building in Downtown LA, according to a new report.
It is understood that his body was found on a lower roof.
The Stan Sports presenter had a long career in sports presenting within both Australia and the US and had relocated to America several years ago for work.
He began his media career in January 2010 as a reporter for Triple M’s Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire, and remained with the station for almost three years.
Duncan then worked as a presenter for both Channel Seven and Channel Ten, before becoming the US correspondent for Fox Sports Australia in 2017, remaining with them until May 2022.
Veteran Australian sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg (pictured) died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, aged 41
In August 2022, he accepted his dream role as a Los Angeles-based sports presenter with Stan, a role he remained in until his tragic passing.
Some of the A-Listers he worked with include Australian tennis star Todd Woodbridge and US athlete Madison Keys.
During his time in the role, he interviewed many world-famous stars including Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
His sudden passing has left a profound sense of loss within both the Australian and US sports communities.
He was renowned for his enthusiastic and engaging presenting style, through which he developed a rapport with some of the world’s most renowned athletes.
Fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Duncan.
‘RIP Duncan. We all love you so much,’ one heartbroken fan wrote.
‘Why, just why?’ a second asked.
He began his media career in January 2010 as a reporter for Triple M’s Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire (left), and remained with the station for almost three years
The Stan Sports presenter had a long career in sports presenting within both Australia and the US and had recently relocated to America to cover the US Open. Pictured with Aussie tennis star Todd Woodbridge
Duncan previously said he was inspired to become a sports presenter after watching his idol Eddie McGuire present on TV.
‘I loved how the reporters on TV got to talk about sport, almost in a performative way,’ he told Radio Today in 2023.
‘Eddie was so quick and versatile,’ he continued.
‘Funny, but could also deliver serious news.’
Duncan is survived by his family, who are understood to be devastated by the sudden loss.
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