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TV legend David Leckie dead at 70

Miranda Ward

Legendary television boss David Leckie has been remembered as never boring and sometimes boorish, but a true legend of the Australian media industry and one of the last rock star CEOs. The former Seven chief executive died on Tuesday, aged 70.

“With immense sadness we advise the passing of our adored and much loved husband and father, David Leckie,” the family of the former Seven West Media and Nine Entertainment chief executive said in a statement.

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Miranda Ward is a journalist covering media and marketing for The Australian Financial Review based in the Sydney office. Connect with Miranda on Twitter. Email Miranda at miward@afr.com

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