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Reporter collapses at mine site (http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,19054782%255E1702,00.html)
Oh man, read the very last line of that article :(
How sad, hope the guy is okay.
TigerFan
7 May 2006, 14:36
was about to comment on that
but no matter what your thoughts on the guy as a journalist (I've been known to enjoy his stories in the past) - he's still somebody's husband, somebody's dad, somebody's friend, and he'll be a loss to the television community
good luck Richard
Cold Hard Thirst
7 May 2006, 14:43
He died, as reported on 3AW and sky news.
Richard Carlton reportedly collapsed while asking interviewing the Beaconsfield Mine Manager.
They tried to resuscitate him but had no success.
R.I.P.
Source: Sky News
EDIT: Confirmation..... http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,19054809-2,00.html
Oh no..
So its confirmed then? How awful.
Anyone know how old he was?
Yep, just confirmed by Mike Munro
RIP
Bombers_Forever
7 May 2006, 14:50
Munro just confirmed it. Had a lot of health problems recently but no one expected it.
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Have some respect. I didnt like him much either but I'm not going to laugh as a result of his death.
Minkus_Swan
7 May 2006, 14:55
It's all a little eerie. I mean literally the last thing he asked about was the safety of the rescuers.
I noticed during the press conference, behind the mine manager a whole lot of people suddenly rushed over to the left of screen. It's a tragedy within a tragedy.
The Majestic
7 May 2006, 14:56
So sad, I wasn't a fan, or really liked him, but he was good, damn it is very sad he passed away, I thought it was someone else, until I saw the story.
RIP Richard Carlton.
markstaners
7 May 2006, 14:58
Have some respect. I didnt like him much either but I'm not going to laugh as a result of his death.
Im not laughing but and i dont wish injury on people but Sheesh Richard carleton was hardly an upstanding individual. 9 will no doubt let Carleton's death over shadow the miners story.
ure a tw at.
Stop acting like u knew him.
:rolleyes:
Please direct me to my quotes when i was acting like i knew the guy?? A human being, yes, a figure in the media, just collapsed and died, for f*** sake.
Gawd there are alot of ignorant, tactless c-ockheads around here.
embleygirl
7 May 2006, 15:00
Have some respect. I didnt like him much either but I'm not going to laugh as a result of his death.
Exactly. Some people just have no respect.
R.I.P
Black JuJu
7 May 2006, 15:01
wow, that's surprising.
I bet if he had to go though, the journo in him would love to go out with a 'breaking news' during the football.
Never been a big fan but sorry to hear he has died.
markstaners
7 May 2006, 15:06
Exactly. Some people just have no respect.
R.I.P
And how much respect exactly has he shown people throughout the years?
How about shutting your mouth he didn't have respect for anyone!
TigerFan
7 May 2006, 15:14
I've already said my bit in the '60 Minutes' thread, so don't accuse me of insensitivity, but...
is the death of Richard Carleton really worthy of a newsflash?
CharlieG
7 May 2006, 15:17
I've already said my bit in the '60 Minutes' thread, so don't accuse me of insensitivity, but...
is the death of Richard Carleton really worthy of a newsflash?
I have to admit that crossed my mind as well. Cutting regular programming - especially live broadcasts - should only happen on very rare occasions. I don't think the press conference preceding Carleton's death really needed a cross either.
Having said that, I was shocked and sad to hear of his death, although like most in this thread I wouldn't say I was a huge fan, he has been a high profile journalist in this country for a long time. Probably the best credentialled correspondent on commercial TV. RIP.
Greg Miller= Messiah
7 May 2006, 15:20
Never liked the bloke but very sad.
Condelances to his family
is the death of Richard Carleton really worthy of a newsflash?No
His last question is the reason people didn't like him, and it's the same reason he's been so successful
RIP
Black JuJu
7 May 2006, 15:25
I have to admit that crossed my mind as well. Cutting regular programming - especially live broadcasts - should only happen on very rare occasions. I don't think the press conference preceding Carleton's death really needed a cross either.
Perhaps but really, the bloke has been around the industry for many, many years, so to the people who decide what needs a 'newsflash' this is a big story worthy of extra attention.
portentous
7 May 2006, 15:32
RIP. Will leave a big hole in the journalists pool of talent in this country.
Didn't always like the questions he asked, but at least he had the courage to ask them.60 minutes certainly won't be the same without him.
CharlieG
7 May 2006, 15:57
Perhaps but really, the bloke has been around the industry for many, many years, so to the people who decide what needs a 'newsflash' this is a big story worthy of extra attention.
PBL saturated coverage of Kerry Packer's death a few months ago - 90 pages in a special edition of The Bulletin, extended editions of C9 news and tribute shows during the cricket and primetime. Whilst it was a big story, it didn't warrant such coverage. Nor does Carleton's death, as sad as it is.
There was no need to cut to the press conference either - the guy said nothing that they hadn't told us 20 minutes earlier. Both events could have been covered with a scroll-bar at the bottom of screen, or at best a quick cut after a goal.
CharlieG
7 May 2006, 15:59
No
His last question is the reason people didn't like him, and it's the same reason he's been so successful
RIP
It was a shocker - I heard it and thought 'typical Carleton'... it was completely the wrong time to ask that question. But for all I know his mind was already playing tricks on him prior to the collapse.
His last question is the reason people didn't like him, and it's the same reason he's been so successful
RIP
And that question was.......
Benno From Berwick
7 May 2006, 16:24
I've already said my bit in the '60 Minutes' thread, so don't accuse me of insensitivity, but...
is the death of Richard Carleton really worthy of a newsflash?
Of course it is. I think you are a clown.
Captain Sensible
7 May 2006, 16:34
I've seen pond scum with more class than you Oxx.
ExTasDeeMan
7 May 2006, 16:40
Never a fan of his work, think he was one of the pioneers of rubbish journalism in the Australian Media. That being said, RIP and best wishes to his family and friends.
During the press conference thought his question about safety was inappropriate at this time. Time for that later. After these poor gentlemen are out safely.
But that does not change my mind about him. A journo who was very good at his job (that is why people disliked him and his questions) and he will be sadly missed.
RIP
windyhill
7 May 2006, 16:49
It's all a little eerie. I mean literally the last thing he asked about was the safety of the rescuers.
I noticed during the press conference, behind the mine manager a whole lot of people suddenly rushed over to the left of screen. It's a tragedy within a tragedy.
fkn oath minkus, was thinking the same thing.
RIP
Arabian Goggles
7 May 2006, 16:57
Yet no one has anger for this bloke big noting himself through other's tragic circumstances. I'm sure he's receiving his pineapple in hell right now.
Yet no one has anger for this bloke big noting himself through other's tragic circumstances. I'm sure he's receiving his pineapple in hell right now.
Yeah lets all hope that he's rotting in hell, where he belongs, amongst all the pedophiles, rapists and murderers. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Bombers_Forever
7 May 2006, 17:30
They could have done a scroll across the screen and then go to the newsflash during the break.
Brittany
7 May 2006, 17:30
Oh wow thats a shock, the poor guy. R.I.P Richard
He's dead and it's about damn time.
Rod Stroker
7 May 2006, 18:08
What was the cause of death ? They say he collapsed, from but from what ?
What was the cause of death ? They say he collapsed, from but from what ?
He had a history of heart problems and had a bypass a few years ago, so im guessing a heart attack.
Its horrible to go thru. My uncle died from a heart attack, he was about 15 years younger than RC, but had absolutely no warning or signs before it happened.
TigerFan
7 May 2006, 18:20
how could you moderate comedy gold? :eek:
Sir_Adrian84
7 May 2006, 18:23
He had a history of heart problems and had a bypass a few years ago, so im guessing a heart attack.
Its horrible to go thru. My uncle died from a heart attack, he was about 15 years younger than RC, but had absolutely no warning or signs before it happened.
That last point is probably why it is such a large shock. I think he had had open heart surgery a few times.
Anyway, R.I.P.
Dogwatcher
7 May 2006, 18:35
Q: What's the difference between Richard Carleton and the Beaconsfield miners?
A: The miners will leave the mine site alive.
Docker_Brat
7 May 2006, 18:43
Q: What's the difference between Richard Carleton and the Beaconsfield miners?
A: The miners will leave the mine site alive.
I would've gone with "they have a chance of getting out alive" but GOLD none the less.
Q: What's the difference between Richard Carleton and the Beaconsfield miners?
A: The miners will leave the mine site alive.
That's quite horrible.
Let's answer some questions:
And that question was.......Mr Gill, on the 26th of October last year, not ten metres from where these men are now entombed, you had a 400 tonne rock fall. Why is it - is it the strength of the seam, or the wealth of the seam, that you continue to send men into work in such dangerous environments?
Anyone know how old he was?63
What was the cause of death ? They say he collapsed, from but from what ?Nine Adelaide said heart attack
Im not laughing but and i dont wish injury on people but Sheesh Richard carleton was hardly an upstanding individual. 9 will no doubt let Carleton's death over shadow the miners story.
Same. I never watched nor had time for him if I did catch him on the tv. Tragedy for his family etc etc but gee 9 must be happy he died on a Sunday insted of tomorrow.
60 Minutes <<<<<< Most watched show this week.
That's quite horrible.
It's not even correct!
Seems im the only one who appreciated him, I loved his style, wasnt in it for the popularity and alot of young journalist can learn from him
Your there to report the news, its not a beauty pageant and its not a popularity contest, go there and report the news nothing more nothing less.
Blue Red and Gold
7 May 2006, 21:08
He's dead and it's about damn time.
You are a disgrace.
You may not like the bloke, personally I was not a huge fan, but I do not wish any harm against him.
Don Draper
7 May 2006, 21:10
Q: What's the difference between Richard Carleton and the Beaconsfield miners?
A: The miners will leave the mine site alive.
Have some respect, but then again you do support the dogs.
RIP
You are a disgrace.
You may not like the bloke, personally I was not a huge fan, but I do not wish any harm against him.
Now that he's dead it's highly unlikely that any harm will come his way.
It's almost as if the Lord said "Thy shall not ask such ridiculous questions" and zapped him.
FrangaRoo
7 May 2006, 21:37
A 60 Minutes legend.
How anyone can be glad he is dead is mind boggling...and a little wierd.
CharlieG
7 May 2006, 21:44
Seems im the only one who appreciated him, I loved his style, wasnt in it for the popularity and alot of young journalist can learn from him
Your there to report the news, its not a beauty pageant and its not a popularity contest, go there and report the news nothing more nothing less.
There were certainly many worse than him. He was hard-hitting and never afraid to put himself in harm's way for a story. My problem is that he usually tried to engineer a populist, reactionary angle to his stories - his last question today (and the feature shown tonight that the question was obviously geared towards) being an example.
Shame on you people. :thumbsd:
RIP
sydney eagle
8 May 2006, 09:06
Come to think of it it was possibly the way he wanted to go out. At the front line reporting a big news story !
Im happy he died.
Anti Semite
Abuse removed, as I warned you about yesterday. You've made your point, now go find something else to do
ExTasDeeMan
8 May 2006, 13:55
Everyone who says rip - LMAO
I'd rather him resting in peace, rather then coming from beyond to the grave to ask stoooopid questions as well as looking down on others. Not a fan of his work, but bad news for his friends and family.
Actually some people must be stupid if they think the question he asked wasnt worth asking.
This mine has always been dangerous and unstable and he was right ask that question and it will be interesting when they do answer the question. Its always been a badly run mine, but as always being in Tasmania it will come back to dont say anything bad think of the jobs.
Ratings stunt.
I just shat.
Seriously, how can the herald sun describe him as a "TV STAR"? I'm suprised Tracy Grimgaw was photographed. Is she even capable of facial expression anymore?
A 60 Minutes legend.
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