Veteran Today show star known for delivering baby on live TV dies at age 69: 'He will be deeply missed' READ MORE: Pregnant Sylvia Jeffreys shares an adorable picture By A. James For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:28 BST, 25 May 2024 | Updated: 12:29 BST, 25 May 2024 e-mail View comments Former Today show star Dr. Ric Porter has died at age 69 of pancreatic cancer .
A prominent obstetrician and fertility specialist, Porter was well known to viewers as the host of Nine's long-running life style hit of the 90s Good Medicine. In his own field of medicine Porter rose to fame as a member of a team of doctors who delivered the first IVF birth in NSW . Porter later hit the headlines in 2003 when he was the first doctor to deliver a baby on live TV.
Channel Nine News paid tribute to Porter in a bulletin on Saturday. Former Today show star Dr. Ric Porter (pictured) has died at age 69 of pancreatic cancer.
A prominent obstetrician and fertility specialist, Porter was well known to viewers as the host of Nine's long-running life style hit of the 90s Good Medicine 'Some sad news tonight' presenter Georgie Gardner announced before telling viewers of Porter's passing from cancer. After noting the doctor's pioneering efforts in IVF the network salute to the fan favourite continued: 'During his career he delivered more than 5000 babies.' A sad looking Gardner added: 'He will be deeply missed.
' Porter joined Channel Nine with the debut of Good Medicine in 1993. It went on to run for nine .
