Monday 28 November 2022 09:05 PM Dr James Wright has died: The Good Health Show doctor dead at 94 trends now One of Australia’s most high-profile TV doctors and Australian of The Year winner dies at the age of 94 Aussie TV and radio doctor 'James Wright' John Knight has died at the age of 94 He passed on Sunday, November 27, just two weeks out from his 95th birthday He was on Good Health Show, Mike Walsh Show and Midday in the 70s and 80s By Ashley Nickel For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:00 GMT, 28 November 2022 | Updated: 21:00 GMT, 28 November 2022 Viewcomments Australia's first celebrity radio and TV doctor James Wright has died at the age of 94. Sydney's 2GB radio host Ben Fordham paid tribute to Dr Wright - also known by his real name was John Knight - on Tuesday morning following the star's death on Sunday. Dr Wright was the host of The Good Health show on 2UE and the 'merry medic' on the The Mike Walsh Show and Midday in the 1970s and 80s. He also frequently wrote for well-known Australian magazine Dolly under its infamous sealed 'Dolly Doctor' section. Famous TV and radio doctor John 'James Wright' Knight (above) died at the age of 94 on Sunday During that time 'media consultants' from the medical field were not permitted to use their real name on air. Dr Wright was just two weeks away from celebrating his 95th birthday when he passed on November 27. 'I used to love how he'd say to people when they'd call in on the program "what's your problem?", so no medical mumbo jumbo,' Fordham said. 'People would call in and tell him what was happening. They would often raise things with Dr James Wright that they were too shy to raise with their own doctor. 'He would answer everyone's questions. He was eccentric, he was intelligent, he was a joy to be around.' Fordham said he was 'lucky enough' to work with Dr Wright during his time at 2UE. 'Away from the microphone and TV studio he did incredible things to help people,' he said. 'He set up a foundation which owned hundreds of units in high-rise buildings in Surfers Paradise and he would rent those apartments to struggling aged pensioners for one third of their income. 'If people didn't have money he would still offer them a place. 'He did incredible things and we will pay tribute.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility