Leighton Archer, a veteran Australian radio broadcaster, has died at the age of 50 following a stroke. His death was announced on Thursday by Jocks' Journal, a radio publication, via social media. Archer's career spanned more than three decades, beginning as one of the first volunteer announcers at Port Stephens FM in Nelson Bay.
He later hosted the Breakfast slot on 2CA in Canberra and served as the station's program director. Archer also worked at the Australian Traffic Network and regional stations including 2MO. Jocks' Journal confirmed that his funeral will be held on Friday, 14th November at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Chapel.
Fans and colleagues paid tribute on social media. One Facebook user wrote: 'My head has been spinning since reading this. Leighton was one of those genuinely nice guys and a pleasure to work with.' Another said: 'I worked with Leighton in Gunnedah. Good broadcaster and terrific fella.'
His funeral on Thursday was attended by prominent Australian radio figures, including Sydney presenter Trevor Sinclair. Archer's death follows the recent losses of fellow radio legends John Laws, who died on Sunday aged 90, and Leon Byner, who died on Tuesday aged 77 after a battle with acute leukaemia.
