94/07 Thursday 12th July 2007
Stan Zemanek
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan today expressed sadness at the death of radio announcer Stan Zemanek.
“He was proud to call himself the most-complained about broadcaster in the country. Yet his appeal was such that even those who didn’t agree with his views still tuned in to listen to him,” Senator Coonan said.
“Whether you loved him or hated him, Stan was a marvellous larger than life radio character.
“In his 35-year career, he presented late night radio on 2UE, which was networked to 33 stations across Australia, and also worked at 2GB and 3AW.
“Stan’s fan base stretched around the world, thanks to the internet, where he had listeners and admirers in countries like China, Europe, America and even South Africa,” Senator Coonan said.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Marcella, his two daughters Gaby and Melissa, his colleagues and all of his listeners who enjoyed hearing his broadcasts across Australia and around the world.”
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