Tributes flow for Sunrise reporter after shock death
Popular Channel 7 reporter Nathan Templeton has tragically died.
It’s understood the 44-yearold father of two was found dead near the Barwon River in Geelong about 2.30pm Tuesday after suffering a medical episode while out walking his dog.
Over the past couple of years, Templeton retreated from the limelight, to deal with personal issues.
Templeton leaves behind his wife Kate and their two young sons.
His family said in a statement on Wednesday: “Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and a wonderful friend, who’ll be missed by many.”
Just a few days earlier, Templeton had shared photos to social media of himself and his two young sons, eating chocolate eggs on Easter morning.
“Favourite morning of the year,” he captioned a series of family photos.
A longtime Channel 7 reporter, Templeton was muchloved within the media and sporting community.
The Melbourne correspondent for Seven’s morning talk show Sunrise, Templeton was once considered a star in its stable. He made a name for himself as poolside reporter at the Olympic Games, and also worked for the Geelong Football Club as a ground announcer for home games at GMHBA stadium.
Templeton grew up around the Geelong area and was friends with former Cats stars such as premiership captain Cameron Ling.
Ling said that he was saddened to hear about the passing of his good friend. “He was a really loved Geelong person and great company who was outstanding in multiple roles he held in the media,” Ling said.
“He will be sadly missed and all my thoughts are with his family.”
The Seven Network issued a statement early Wednesday expressing its sorrow at the sudden passing of the muchloved reporter.