Radio personality Doug Mulray died overnight, aged 71.
Mulray started his career at Armidale’s 2AD and he went on to work at 2GO Gosford, 3AW Melbourne and the ABC’s Double J, before joining Triple M in Sydney in 1982.
He also served stints on 2SM with Peter FitzSimons as well as 2WS, while also working on television in the later part of his career, with hosting duties of Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos, Beauty and the Beast and his own show, Mulray.
SCA CEO Grant Blackley said: “Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends on the passing of Uncle Doug. He was radio royalty and an absolute legend. He was instrumental in changing the face of radio on Triple M and became a household name.
“He was deeply opinionated, highly intelligent and one very cheeky bugger. Thank you Dougie for entertaining us and ensuring we never took life too seriously. We will miss you. Vale Doug Mulray."
Triple M Sydney's Mick Molloy said: "It is a terrible morning. A huge gaping hole has been left in the landscape of FM radio, particularly in Sydney where Doug Mulray ruled since 1982.
“He was the man, he was a legendary radio performer. For anyone in comedy, particularly going into radio, he was considered the biggest star in the firmament. He ruled Sydney radio for a long time.
"A lot of us who do this for a job owe him a great debt. He paved the way in many ways. He was like a god on the FM train, he worked at the station and just dominated it. He transformed Triple M Sydney, and his impact reverberated around Australia. This is an important passing, especially for people in our industry."
Andrew Denton also paid tribute to Mulray on 104.9 Triple M Sydney’s Mick & MG in the Morning.
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