Sports Broadcaster Dennis Cometti Remembered In Perth
A state memorial service was held at Perth Stadium to honor legendary sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti. Cometti worked in sports broadcasting for more than 50 years, including a tenure at the ABC from 1972 to 1985. He was a recipient of the Order of Australia. Cometti died in March at the age of 76. Hundreds gathered to remember iconic sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti. The service included footballers and former colleagues of the broadcaster. The gathering served as a memorial for his career in sports media.
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ABC NewsRadio AU
“West Australians will pay their respects today to legendary sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti at a state memorial service at Perth Stadium.”
ABC Radio Sydney
“A host of high-profile Australians gathered at Perth Stadium yesterday afternoon to pay tribute to one of the country's most well-known and respected sports broadcasters.”
ABC Radio National
“footballers and many of Cometti's former colleagues are among hundreds who gathered.”
ABC Radio Sydney
“to remember the iconic sports broadcaster. He died in March aged 76.”
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