Celebrities, politicians and colleagues honour radio legend John Laws at state funeral
Radio icon John Laws is being farewelled at a state funeral in Sydney, with A-listers as well as family, friends, colleagues and the public gathering. Follow live updates
John Laws, a towering presence in Australian broadcasting, is being laid to rest at a state funeral this afternoon, a final farewell to a man whose voice became part of the country’s cultural fabric.
Over a career spanning seven decades, Laws transformed talkback radio and forged a rare connection with millions of listeners.
His journey began in 1953 at Bendigo’s 3BO before he went on to become a fixture on Sydney’s 2UE and 2SM.
His unmistakeable baritone earned him the nickname “Golden Tonsils”, a title that stuck throughout a career few in the industry have matched.
The NSW Government has extended condolences to his loved ones, acknowledging the extraordinary contribution he made to public life, media and national conversation.
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