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Iconic SBS broadcaster, Les Murray, dies aged 71

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Les Murray Source: SBS

Iconic football presenter and our much loved colleague here at SBS, Les Murray, has died this morning (mon 31/7)after a long period of illness at the age of 71. Known as Mr Football he was at the helm of eight football World Cup broadcasts for SBS. The man who arrived as a refugee from Hungary in the 1950s is being fondly remembered by friends, colleagues and fans. Aaron reports.


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Iconic football presenter and our much loved colleague here at SBS, Les Murray, has died this morning (mon 31/7)after a long period of illness at the age of 71. Known as Mr Football he was at the helm of eight football World Cup broadcasts for SBS. The man who arrived as a refugee from Hungary in the 1950s is being fondly remembered by friends, colleagues and fans. Aaron reports.



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