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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Maitreyee Thakkar

Derryn Hinch dies at 82: Australia's 'Human Headline' who transformed media and politics

Australian broadcasting legend, journalist and former senator Derryn Hinch has died at the age of 82, bringing to a close one of the most remarkable and controversial careers in Australian public life. Known as the "Human Headline," Hinch spent more than six decades as a newspaper reporter, radio broadcaster, television presenter, author and politician, leaving an unmistakable mark on Australia's media landscape.

His death was confirmed by Melbourne radio station 3AW, where Hinch had spent many of his most influential years behind the microphone.

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