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Erin Jayne Plummer's friend has shared a gut-wrenching tribute to the late TV host following her sudden death aged 42.
The beloved Studio 10 and TVSN advertorial host passed away unexpectedly over the weekend, with colleagues Sarah Harris and Angela Bishop announcing the tragic news on Monday.
Posting to a Facebook group set up to share memories of the late star, one heartbroken friend said she regretted 'not trying harder' to get in touch with Erin prior to her untimely death.
Loss: A friend of Erin Jayne Plummer (pictured) has shared a gut-wrenching tribute to the late TV host following her sudden death aged 42
Posting a throwback clip of Erin lying on a garage creeper, the friend and former TVSN colleague wrote: 'Have watched this video over and over today to hear your laugh. It sums up our years spent as the 'Danoz girls'.
Danoz refers to the home appliance company Erin often promoted as part of her role on TVSN.
'You in front of the camera filled with charm, me behind it making you laugh and getting the best out of you,' she continued, adding: 'Will always regret not trying harder to return your call last week, should have tried a 2nd, 3rd, 4th time.'
Vale: The beloved Studio 10 and TVSN advertorial host passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. One friend has since posted to a Facebook page set up in honour of Erin's memory, confessing her regret at not returning the TV star's phone call
Regret: 'Will always regret not trying harder to return your call last week, should have tried a 2nd, 3rd, 4th time', the friend wrote
Shattered: The friend and former TVSN colleague accompanied the post with a throwback clip of Erin lying on a garage creeper
Also included on the Facebook page were details of a private memorial service being held for Erin at her favourite beach in Sydney on Wednesday.
The notice was concluded with the phone number for 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service, Lifeline.
Elsewhere on the page, friends shared fond memories of the spirited Erin.
Memories: Friends shared fond memories of the spirited Erin. 'Love you darling Ez, always the life of the party eating red frogs and drinking warm milk,' one friend wrote along with an image of her doing just that
'Love you darling Ez, always the life of the party eating red frogs and drinking warm milk,' one friend wrote along with an image of her doing just that.
'One time Erin needed a Merman for a gig at The Aquarium in Darling Harbour. Fun time, as it always was for our Erin, ever time I called, texted or saw her,' another recalled alongside a photo of Erin in a mermaid costume.
One more friend remembered how Erin encouraged her to pursue her Olympic swimming dreams.
Memorial: Also included on the Facebook page were details of a private memorial service being held for Erin at her favourite beach in Sydney on Wednesday
'One time Erin needed a Merman for a gig at The Aquarium in Darling Harbour. Fun time, as it always was for our Erin, ever time I called, texted or saw her,' one friend wrote, alongside a photo of Erin in a mermaid costume.
'EJ thanks for telling me to go for it when I didn't think I could make the move to leave home to achieve my Olympic goal - you made me a better athlete a better friend and a better woman,' they wrote alongside a photo from their swimming days.
Another pal chimed in: 'EJ was one of a kind. Caring, thoughtful, loved her family, and her girls were her world. As part of her advertorial world... we will never be the same again. The red frogs, the unpolitical