Tragic diagnosis for news and media legend
Australian media mogul George Negus has revealed his recent diagnosis with dementia.
The broadcasting legend, who is known for his work on 60 Minutes and Foreign Correspondent, was moved into a nursing home in Sydney late last year after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Mr Negus's son Serge and his family released a statement on Wednesday to share "the new path" they are walking together.
“We continue to share wonderful family times and are grateful for the care and support we have had from extended family and friends over the past few years who understand our challenges,” Serge told Daily Mail Australia.
“George continues to give and receive the love and respect of us all. We appreciate all the good wishes from near and far at this time.”
Before becoming one of Australia's most respected journalists, George Negus worked as a high school teacher.
He then became a reporter for The Australian and Financial Review newspapers, which launched his stellar career in media.
George then went on to become one of the founding presenters of 60 Minutes when it first aired in 1979, ABC's Foreign Correspondent in 1992.
Mr Negus also had two current affairs programs named after him: George Negus Tonight on ABC and 6.30 with George Negus on Network Ten.
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