Eric Walters

ericwalters Ten News has tonight reported the death of former newsreader Eric Walters at the age of 73, after a three-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Starting his career in the 1950s on radio in regional NSW, Walters later went to Perth where he worked in radio and television, including a stint as newsreader at TVW7, before heading overseas.

On his return to Australia, Walters was newsreader of TEN10 Sydney’s Eyewitness News in the 1970s and was again at Network Ten as newsreader of its 10.30pm newscast when it launched in 1991.

In 1977, Walters was co-host of the 0-10 Network special The National Survival Test which won a TV Week Logie Award for most outstanding contribution to community service.

He also served as a newsreader at the Nine Network, presenting morning news bulletins as well as reading the news on Today during the 1980s.  During the ‘90s he worked at the Seven Network on current affairs show Real Life.

Eric Walters is survived by wife Carol, a daughter and two sons.

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Source: WA TV History

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    • Anonymous on 19 August 2010 at 9:31 AM
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    R.I.P. Eric always a true gentleman.

    • Anonymous on 19 August 2010 at 2:17 PM
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    One of the nicest guys you'd ever meet… a true professional and a real gentleman.

    • berkery9 on 19 August 2010 at 10:02 PM
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    I'm sorry to note the passing of Eric Walters. His contacts with me were always friendly and affable, motivated by his interest in the technical aspects of TV radio and audio as well as his involvement in the on-camera world. Sadly missed
    Warren Berkery

    • Anonymous on 19 August 2010 at 10:09 PM
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    I am saddened by the passing of Eric Walters. His contacts with me were always friendly and affable,motivated by his interest in the technical demands of TV radio and audio, apart from his on-camera role. He will be sadly missed by me,warren berkery and I'm sure many others

    • Richard on 20 August 2010 at 1:05 AM
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    Sad news– I remember watching Eric back in the 80's on the “Today” Show.. My grandfather used to watch the news and, while I was only a young child I still vividly remember him and the weather reports with Brian Bury…

    RIP Mr Walters.

  1. RIP Erica, great to have known you.
    Ian Wyles

    • Trevor Cullen on 21 August 2010 at 4:11 PM
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    So sad to hear this, the passing of a really fine man and mate. Many good times together in those aeroplane days. My condolences to Carol and family. Trevor Cullen (old pilot and Copper) Gold Coast.

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