Russell Woolf ABC Radio Breakfast host dies at 57 and Mark McGowan pays tribute 

Russell Woolf ABC Radio Breakfast host dies at 57 and Mark McGowan pays tribute 
Russell Woolf ABC Radio Breakfast host dies at 57 and Mark McGowan pays tribute 
Tragedy as beloved ABC Radio Breakfast host dies suddenly - as Mark McGowan leads tributes to the 'larger than life' broadcaster ABC Perth breakfast host Russell Woolf, 57, has died suddenly in his sleep WA Premier Mark McGowan and others paid tribute to the media identity  'It will feel like we've lost a friend today,' Premier McGowan posted on Twitter Mr Woolf was remembered as 'always smiling' and 'larger than life' 

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Russell Woolf, beloved host of ABC Perth's Breakfast radio program, has died suddenly at 57.

His death was announced on air by colleague Geoff Hutchison on Tuesday, with West Australian Premier Mark McGowan among those to pay tribute.  

'We've got some really sad news to share with you this morning that our beloved friend and colleague Russell Woolf died earlier this morning,' Hutchinson said.

'It's come as a huge shock to us. Today is a sad day.' 

The death of Russell Woolf, host of ABC Perth’s Breakfast program, was announced on-air by colleague Geoff Hutchison on Tuesday

The death of Russell Woolf, host of ABC Perth's Breakfast program, was announced on-air by colleague Geoff Hutchison on Tuesday

Russell Woolf, 57, had been with the national broadcaster since 1997. He is understood to have died in his sleep

Russell Woolf, 57, had been with the national broadcaster since 1997. He is understood to have died in his sleep

'I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of local media legend, Russell Woolf,' WA Premier Mr McGowan Tweeted

'I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of local media legend, Russell Woolf,' WA Premier Mr McGowan Tweeted

Woolf had been with the national broadcaster since 1997. He is understood to have died in his sleep. 

'I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of local media legend, Russell Woolf,' Mr McGowan tweeted.   

'His unique and iconic voice, wit and and personality made him beloved by countless

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