Acclaimed former ABC journalist and presenter Liz Jackson has died at age 67.
Ms Jackson was best known for her work on Media Watch and Four Corners.
Her family confirmed the news, saying in a statement that Ms Jackson was holidaying overseas when she passed away.
"She is deeply loved. We are overwhelmed with grief at her loss," the statement said.
"Liz was an inspiration to many and a legendary figure at the ABC, committing her life to public interest journalism. We are enormously proud of her work.
"Liz has struggled in recent years with Parkinson's disease. She died peacefully in her sleep whilst on holiday in Greece with Martin [Butler, her husband] by her side on June 27, 2018."
The Walkley Award winner worked at the ABC from 1986-2013.
The ABC has issued a statement saying: "We are profoundly saddened by the death of Liz Jackson, our wonderful friend and colleague and one of Australia's finest journalists."
ABC Managing Director Michelle Guthrie said: "Liz Jackson was one of the greats of the ABC, an incredible journalist who inspired all around her and who Australians turned to with complete trust.
"Her work has informed and shaped this country. Her enormous talent, fearless integrity and unflinching courage will serve as a beacon for many generations of journalists and storytellers to come."
Other tributes have started to flow in.
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