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Radio and television presenter Jonathan Coleman has died aged 65, following a four-year battle with prostate cancer.
In a statement on Saturday, Coleman’s family confirmed “with the heaviest of hearts” that the father and husband died peacefully on Friday night with his wife and children by his side.
Radio and television presenter Jonathan Coleman has died aged 65.
Margot Coleman said her husband had been her soulmate “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,” she said.
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.
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