Performer and writer Richard Marsland (pictured, right) has died, aged 32.
Best known as a radio host on Triple M’s Pete & Myf Breakfast Show, he was also a writer for Rove, The Glass House and NEWStopia.
Marsland was found in his car near Hoddles Creek yesterday, police said circumstances are not suspicious.
“Richard was an incredibly talented and popular member of the Triple M team,” said Austereo General Manager Ben Amarfio.
“Everyone he worked with was impressed with his professionalism and dedication and he had an extremely bright future ahead of him. We thought so highly of Richard that we were expanding his role in the show next year.”
He started his radio career on SA-FM alongside comedian Greg Fleet and Footy Show host James Brayshaw.
South Australian personality Ann Wills said, “I never worked with someone who made me belly laugh so much.
“I think the entertainment industry in Australia has lost a great talent.”
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Source: AdelaideNow, The Age
true champ! u will b missed by all Richard. will remember the fun times as kids. An inspiration to all. Miss you greatly. Still proud to say i knew u.
I personally am absolutely devastated by this news. Eternal peace to you Richard. You will be happily remembered and sadly missed.
This is such terrible news. I only listened to Triple M occasionally, but he was head and shoulders above most of their announcers. So very, very sad.
He was always the ‘shock jock’ Richard Marsland and this news has shocked me alright. May he be resting well in Ebitha.
Radio will never be the same again. He was 1/3 of a team that made me believe in the power of radio.
He’ll be greatly missed by all Get This fans.
“found in his car yesterday, police said circumstances are not suspicious.” This worries me even more then if it were suspicious… We will miss you Ricky M and your Sharline 5000…
Here now truly Endith The Sizzle…
This comes as a huge shock to me! R.I.P. Veronica Marsland. What a tragedy!!
I read this news earlier today & feel crushed by this . I never knew the man but his work on Get This was brilliant . I had his version of The Venga Bus going around in my head for months .
Vale Marslando Calrissian
Rich was a god amongst mean. Now he’s white-anting in heaven.
What a tragedy. I loved Get This, he was an amazing talent that will be sorely missed
I’m so incredibly sad. This guy was so funny, loved all of his work! Why did he have to die so young!!
-Ben
this is most definantly sad. Richard was a great personality.
Awesome talent and will be missed.
What a shock Richard was such a good writer and a great personality. He will be deeply missed.
Also, if anyone wants to see who Richard and the Get This team worked behind the scenes, watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2M-T66lRV4
The Vengabus has come and taken him to the Mediterranean Sun.
He had the touch… he had the powerrrrr…
VALE Armitage Shanks / Ricky M
This sucks. Big time.
I see no mention of a car accident, so I fear something even sadder occurred.
My condolences to his family, friends and anyone affected by this loss.
Such a sad loss to the Australian media. RIP
This is terrible news. All Get This fans will be saddened by this. My condolences to his family.
Very, very sad