Peter Cundall, who hosted the ABC TV show Gardening Australia for 18 years, has died aged 94.
His family said he passed away peacefully on Sunday after a short illness, the ABC reported.
Mr Cundall hosted Gardening Australia from 1990 to 2008 and answered gardening questions on radio talkback from the late 1960s until 2018.
#BREAKING: Former ABC presenter of Gardening Australia and well-known Tasmanian Peter Cundall has died today following a short illness. He was 94.
Peter Cundall’s family requested no photo to be used in the announcement of his death. pic.twitter.com/1lLOrWrv8D
— ABC Hobart (@abchobart) December 5, 2021
“While he was loved by many, as per Peter’s wishes, there will be a private cremation and no memorial services will be held,” a family statement said.
His family requested that no images of Mr Cundall be published with the announcement of his death.
Oh the wonderful Peter Cundall. What uniquely magnificent & mighty gifts he shared with us as a passionate conservationist, horticulturist, broadcaster, creative. Condolences to his loved ones and to @ABCaustralia‘s #gardeningaustralia crew. #ValePeterCundall https://t.co/CmSdE9QUtH
— Natasha Mitchell ?? (@natashamitchell) December 5, 2021
Gardening Australia‘s current host, Costa Georgiadis, paid tribute to Mr Cundall on social media.
“Called back to the earth he loved and nurtured for a lifetime on World Soils Day,” Georgiadis wrote.
Vale Peter Cundall, a man who didn’t just enrich us by appearing on our screens, but who fought fiercely for justice and the environment. We will miss you. https://t.co/IlcecvJ7ZM
– Adam Bandt (@AdamBandt) December 5, 2021