Beloved radio star dies one week after retiring
<p>Melbourne radio host Philip Brady OAM has died at the age of 85, just one week after he announced he was retiring from radio after nearly 67 years. </p>
<p>The 3AW star was diagnosed with cancer on December 5, sharing his diagnosis with close friends and keeping it private from the public. </p>
<p>On Tuesday morning, 3AW host Tom Elliott announced Brady's passing and revealed he had been informed of his cancer diagnosis late last year.</p>
<p>“Very early this morning, Philip Brady died." </p>
<p>“He said he was riddled with cancer and didn’t expect to last too long, so for me, this isn’t a surprise,” he said.</p>
<p>“But it is very sad because I don’t think we’ll see the likes of Philip Brady again.”</p>
<p>Brady's career 3AW began in the 1970s where he was the weekend music man and in 1990 he began hosting <em>Remember When</em> with Bruce Mansfield.</p>
<p>He hosted his final episode of the <em>Remember When </em>radio show on 3AW on January 12, before announcing his retirement from the network on February 2. </p>
<p>3AW station manager Stephen Beers has paid tribute to Brady, saying that he was a “great friend to many, truly loving his work on air and helping so many listeners and colleagues with advice, companionship and friendship”.</p>
<p>“Phil will be greatly missed by all at 3AW,” he added.</p>
<p><em>Image: 3AW</em></p>
