Legendary radio icon dies aged 73 as heartbroken colleagues mourn star's death

Legendary Australian radio personality Ron E Sparks has died aged 73.Ron's former WSFM101.7 colleagues Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Saturday.

(Image: Seven) The Australian radio industry is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic voices after their long-running star Ron E Sparks has sadly died at the age of 73. His former WSFM101.7 colleagues, Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones, took to Instagram on Saturday to share the heartbreaking news.

Alongside a photo of Ron in his natural habitat - the radio booth - they wrote some poignant words: "We are devastated to announce the heartbreaking news. The passing of former WSFM announcer Ron E Sparks. Vale.

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