'Can anybody help?': Chilling last post by star radio and TV host Malcolm T. Elliott who was 'alone, homeless and desperate' before his death aged 73
- Radio and TV host Malcolm T. Elliott has died in Lismore, Sydney, aged 73
- Elliott hosted a number of shows on 2UW, 2GB and 2UE throughout his career
- He also spent time in television, and worked on the show 'Celebrity Squares'
Radio and TV host Malcolm T. Elliott said he was 'alone, homeless and desperate' just days before he died aged 73.
Elliott hosted shows on 2UW, 2GB and 2UE before he died on Friday, Seven News reported. He also worked on the comedy TV show 'Celebrity Squares'.
The star shared a chilling post to Facebook just a day before his death pleading for help.
'Can Anybody HELP I am alone and homeless in Lismore and need a home or board for 3 months. I am a victim of a false AVO and am coming on desperate. MTE.'
When asked if he was okay, he responded: 'No I am a mess'.
'Just don't bring flowers,' his final message read.
Radio and TV host Malcolm T. Elliott has reportedly died aged 73
His death has rocked the industry with many touching tributes to the star posted online since news broke of his passing.
Radio veteran Alan Jones wrote a heartfelt message to the 'radio legend'.
'Malcolm T revolutionised breakfast radio in Australia, turning it into a formula of fun and satire.
Mr Jones said it was 'a sad note in the world of broadcasting'.
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'He had an impact on a lot of people and made a very significant contribution.'
Ray Hadley, who was an avid listener to Malcolm T as a young man before they became colleagues at 2UE and then 2GB, praised the radio legend and his impact on the industry.
'I know in latter years his contribution was mired in controversy, but he revolutionised breakfast radio in Australia back in the 1970s.
'He turned breakfast radio into a formula of fun and satire, aided by the late Tony Dickinson and Peter Shanahan.
'The three of them made radio madcap, cutting edge and fun to listen to.
'He was zany, he was crazy but it was successful.'
Former broadcaster Jason Morrison shared on Twitter that Mr Elliott was a 'big figure in Sydney radio' and would be missed.
'A great entertainer and fearless, sometimes a bit too fearless! He got into strife a fair bit for things he did and said but always had the listener wondering what he’d do next. Never dull or predictable.'
Others recalled how they had grown up listening to Mr Elliot.
Tributes to the star have been flowing in since news broke of his passing
'Very Sad to hear part of my childhood. God Bless Malcolm T Elliott,' one person said.
'R.I.P. Malcolm T Elliott,' another said.
'Hearing of the death of Malcolm T Elliott answers a question I asked a colleague in the past week. He’s left a large footprint on Australian radio & tv.'
The media personality battled health problems over the past few years. He had five heart by-passes in 2004.
He also had a heart Ablation and was fitted with pacemaker in 2015.
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