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Brian Henderson Obituary: Brian Henderson Has Died

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Veteran And Icon Sydney broadcaster Brian Henderson Has Died At Age 89, What Happened To Brian Henderson? Who Is Brian Henderson

Former Channel 9 newsreader and host of ‘Bandstand’, Brian Henderson 89, who retired almost 19 years ago, has died from complications of kidney cancer on early Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was born in 1931.

“When I was growing up. I knew everything I needed to know because Brian told me so. The way it is Thursday, August 5. Rest In Peace, Brian Henderson 1931-2021.”

“So sad to learn of the passing of Brian Henderson. I have wonderful memories of working with him. Credible, reliable, and reassuring on-air, away from the cameras Brian was humble and engaging with a great sense of humor. Brian Henderson made a huge contribution to our industry.”

“RIP Brian Henderson. For those in Sydney, he was the face of 9 News for so long. Nationally always fondly remembered for Bandstand – the show that discovered and showcased Australia’s greatest musical talents. By every account a charming and classy bloke.”

“Veteran Sydney broadcaster Brian Henderson has died at the age of 89. The former Channel 9 newsreader and host of ‘Bandstand’, who retired almost 19 years ago, had been battling kidney cancer.”

In the 90s, Brian Henderson had the biggest office in the @9NewsAUS @9NewsSyd newsroom. He hated computers, so young producers (like me) had to use a typewriter to tap out updates, subbed with a butcher’s pencil. Hard, but fair. How bloody lucky I was. ✊🏻

Ken Sutcliffe today remembering his long-time newsdesk buddy #BrianHenderson. “He was the best,” says Ken, “driven” to overcome a lack of formal journalistic training. “He didn’t want to be ever known as just an Autocue reader…he challenged everybody to get the facts right.”

Vale Brian Henderson, you were such a gentleman and great to work with. I absolutely loved being your floor manager for the 6 o’clock news. I’ll never forget your wall of ties, your professionalism, and generosity 🙏

Very sad to hear that respected broadcaster Brian Henderson has passed away at the age of 89. Growing up I trusted that I had everything I needed to know ‘because Brian told me so’. Vale.

#BREAKING: Legendary Channel Nine news host Brian Henderson has died, aged 89.

Brian was a much-loved member of the Nine family, hosting the Sydney weeknight news from 1957 until his retirement in 2002, becoming Australia’s longest-serving news presenter.

Sydney has had many iconic television and radio broadcasters over the years, some of whom are still on-air today.

But there’ll only ever be one Brian Henderson. Many have been inspired by his style, but it’ll never be completely duplicated.

So sad to hear of the passing today of legendary broadcaster Brian Henderson.
I grew up watching Brian Henderson. Watching this famous newsreader delivering the days news on 9 News from the time my parents could afford to buy a TV in the mid 1960’s. People then knew what was happening around us because; “Brian told me”.
My family were regular viewers of Brian Henderson’s Bandstand as a number of our Eastlakes neighbours were regular performers; Noeleen Batley who lived in Florence Avenue and Little Patty who lived in King Street, a few doors up from us.
Brian Henderson was a giant of Australian television and a role model of journalism with credibility, reliability and clarity. Winner of two Gold Logies he will be deeply missed.
Vale Brian Henderson.

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