George Negus cut an iconic figure in the Australian media industry. One of the original stars of 60 Minutes when it was first established in Australia, he redefined the medium of television journalism.

His multi-decade career saw him go head to head with world leaders like Margaret Thatcher, Muammar Gaddafi and Australia's own Bob Hawke.

He brought stories from all four corners of the globe home to Australians, in his knock-about, down to earth style that became known as quintessential Negus.

Ray Martin and Jennifer Byrne both joined Tina Quinn in studio to remember their friend and colleague, who passed away aged 82, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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