Ross Warneke (5 April 1952 – 25 August 2006) was an Australian

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, broadcaster, and television commentator in

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Career

Ross Warneke often acted as a substitute on Neil Mitchell's morning program on radio station 3AW. He was at the helm of the show for many big news stories, including the

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and the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.Ross Warneke dies, aged 54 - National - theage.com.au
/ref> For many years Warneke wrote a column in ''

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'''s television guide, ''Green Guide'', mainly focusing on the discussion of television ratings and other television matters of the previous week.

Death

On 24 August 2006, it was announced in ''Green Guide'' that Warneke was gravely ill and suffering from

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. In less than 24 hours, on 25 August 2006, Warneke died in a

hospital with his wife and son at his bedside.

References

1952 births 2006 deaths 3AW presenters Deaths from cancer in Victoria (state) Journalists from Melbourne {{Australia-journalist-stub