The radio industry in Australia is mourning the loss of Ron Sparks, who was one of its most prominent voices.
His former colleagues at WSFM101.7, Amanda Keller, and Brendan Jones, shared the sad news about his passing on Instagram.
They posted a picture of him inside his radio booth.
Ron Sparks, the former WSFM announcer, passed away and the cause of his death is yet to be revealed.
He started his career in the radio industry in Sydney during the 1970s.
Due to his distinctive voice, he became the voice of various game shows, such as Hot Streak and Wheel of Fortune.
During the 1970s, he briefly appeared as a presenter for the ABC’s music program Countdown.
Throughout his career, he also had the opportunity to interact with prominent individuals, such as boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
His fans, including his former co-workers, paid tribute to him online.
On Twitter, Wendy Harmer, who worked with Sparks at 2DayFM, remembered him as a kind and encouraging individual.
He was also known for his distinctive voice.
He was a legend in the radio industry, she said.