Phillip Leishman passes away

By Brad
26 Feb 2013
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NZ TV
Wheel of Fortune

Phillip-Leishman Phillip Leishman has passed away at the age of 61.

We reported last week that the veteran broadcaster was ill again after having a brain tumour removed last March.

Leishman’s close friend Des Coppins said over the weekend: “It was an aggressive form of cancer and it really caught up with him.

“It is just so sad.”

We’ve woken up to the sad news that broadcaster Phillip Leishman has passed away. Today we pay tribute to him and his amazing career.

— TVNZ’s Breakfast (@BreakfastonOne) February 25, 2013

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http://www.facebook.com/rustyviewer Russell Gray

Boy, these veteran broadcasters are dropping like flies aren’t they? First it was Paul Holmes, then Kevin Black, and now Phillip Leishman.

Who could it be next week? Please text us at Throng – which veteran broadcaster would you like to see kick the bucket next? Kids, ask your parents first – just what a veteran broadcaster is, that is.