He was a true gentleman – good values, proud of his craft and a delight to work with,” she wrote. “So terribly sad to hear of the death of the ABC’s legendary weatherman Mike Bailey.
The staff and I will miss his smiling face, his wisdom, loyalty, and his unwavering support.”įormer TV colleagues also led the tributes, with ABC News presenter Juanita Phillips remembering her former colleague on Twitter. “Mike was a mentor, a friend and a beautiful human being. “The news of Mike’s passing is devastating,” Mr Cook said. Wests Ashfield CEO Simon Cook said Bailey would be deeply missed. “He was a true gentleman and always willing to assist Wests Tigers wherever he could, giving the time for others before himself.” Mr Pascoe said: “Mike’s commitment to Wests Tigers was of the highest level and his contribution to this club will not be forgotten.” “I consider him a true friend and mentor and my deepest sympathies and thoughts are with Mike’s family – his wife Helena and son Michael – during this time.” “On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, we are extremely saddened by the loss of Mike and thankful for all that he has done for our club,” Mr Hagipantelis said. Wests Tigers Chair Lee Hagipantelis and CEO Justin Pascoe paid tribute to Bailey’s service to the club and community. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2020 for his extensive service to the community, a recognition for the genuine consideration he had for those around him. He left to work at Channel Seven for 13 years until he returned to the national broadcaster.Īfter retiring from the ABC in 2007, he again presented the weather during a brief stint on Channel Nine until he left in 2009. He joined the ABC as a cadet journalist in 1968. Tweet from had a long career in the media, working for numerous television organisations and radio stations, including Channel Seven and the ABC. Murphy joined Action News in 1990 as a general assignment reporter before becoming a meteorologist in 2004, and has been the weekday morning meteorologist for Action News Mornings (4:00-7:00 a.m. He was also elected chairman of Wests Ashfield in 2011, also serving as director and chairman of Wests Tigers during this time. “Wests Tigers are deeply saddened by the passing of former director and chairman Mike Bailey OAM, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, 20th June.”īailey had been a long-time supporter of the Western Suburbs Magpies and the Wests Tigers. Wests Tigers issued a statement that paid tribute to the club’s former chairman. The ABC personality and former director and chairman of the Wests Tigers died on Sunday, surrounded by family and friends. He competes in several charity races each year, including stair climbs and kayak marathons, to help raise money for local charities.Former ABC TV weatherman Mike Bailey has died aged 71. Growing up, he wrestled and played baseball for 15 years. Chris also enjoys the thrill of competition.
She is the chief meteorologist for ABC News, after having been the network's weekend meteorologist. He has a younger brother, as well as an identical twin brother, and yes, they played all the tricks on their teachers as kids, and are inseparable to this day. Ginger Renee Colonomos ( ne Zuidgeest born January 13, 1981), 1 known by her pseudonym Ginger Zee, is an American television personality. He also has his NWA Seal from the National Weather Association and numerous certificates for mesoscale circulation forecasting.Ĭhris enjoys weight lifting, running and spending time with his family and friends. Sowers made a stop in the "Windy City" of Chicago where he was the weekend meteorologist.Ī Glassboro, NJ native, Chris graduated with a Meteorology degree from Kean University in Union, New Jersey. It’s the end of a career that began as a child actor before returning to college and. The longtime Action News meteorologist is retiring Tuesday after 31 years at the station, 17 spent telling viewers what to expect from the day’s weather.
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