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Beloved Australian radio presenter and television personality Jonathan Jono Coleman has died, aged 65, after a four-year battle with prostate cancer.
Born in Hackney in the UK, Coleman won many fans and accolades during a long and varied career in both Australia and Britain.
He first burst into the world of broadcast in 1979 as part of the original line-up of Simon Townsend s Wonder World, and two years later started presenting radio show Off The Record with Ian Dano Rogerson.
Most recently, he was a presenter on Studio 10.
In the four decades in between, Coleman s voice could be heard on the BBC s airwaves, as a narrator of a children s TV show, in several musical comedy singles, and on stage in musical theatre productions.
Much loved Australian entertainer Jonathan Coleman OAM, best known for
Wonder World, Studio 10, Late Night with Jono and Dano, has died aged 65.
Family have confirmed he lost his four year battle with prostate cancer last night, surrounded by his family Margot, and children Oscar (27) and Emily (24).
“Jono and I have been soulmates for close to 40 years. We have been fortunate to live a rich and wonderful life and I have been lucky enough to watch up-close someone with enormous talent and the special gift to make people laugh,” said Margot Coleman, Jono’s wife.
“I will miss him beyond words and with the support of our gorgeous children, Oscar and Emily, and their partners, we will continue to live in the manner he wanted.