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Maikha
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:45 am
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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22060927-2,00.html
| Quote: | TV's Beast Stan Zemanek dies
July 12, 2007 10:10am
TELEVISION host and radio shock jock Stan Zemanek, who made his name as a personality listeners loved to hate, has died of a brain tumour in Sydney at the age of 60.
The provocative and often amusing "shock jock'' had battled the brain tumour since May last year.
He is survived by his wife Marcella, two daughters, Gaby and Melissa, and two grandchildren.
"We have lost a remarkable husband, father and grandfather and Australia has lost a genuine icon," Marcella said.
"Stan put up an incredibly brave and dignified fight this past year and he was buoyed and greatly comforted by the expressions of love and warm wishes we received during this protracted battle.
"The whole family thanks his many fans, colleagues and friends for their love and support."
Mr Zemanek began his broadcasting career in 1987 and spent the majority of his time at Sydney station 2UE.
He made his name on controversy, trading insults with callers and being argumentative but always passionate.
Mr Zemanek will also be remembered as host of TV talk show Beauty and The Beast, for which he was the 13th and longest serving "beast''.
He was unashamed of his right-wing political leanings and made polarising opinions his trademark, along with on-air terms such as "numb nuts'' and "halfwit''.
He retired from radio in December last year to spend more time with his family. |
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Maikha Ly
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nickeax
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:48 am
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Rest in peace Stan. You provided me with much entertainment on Beauty and the Beast. At least you are no longer suffering.
Condolences to the family.
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Maikha
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:50 am
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| nickeax wrote: | | Rest in peace Stan. You provided me with much entertainment on Beauty and the Beast. At least you are no longer suffering. |
I definately concur - He was great Lunchtime viewing at the office with B&B, and will be sadly missed 
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Maikha Ly
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jase72
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:51 am
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May he rest in peace
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ian cook
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:02 am
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Rest in Peace Stan. Thanks for the years of entertainment you've brought us
My Condolences to his Family, friends and colleagues.
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TheLoadedDog
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:31 am
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Stan, you were a total asrehole. And a damned fine one.
Vale.
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rjcas
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:02 pm
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| TheLoadedDog™ wrote: | Stan, you were a total asrehole. And a damned fine one.
Vale. |
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Although Some of the stuff he said was pretty blunt and offended many, at least he had the guts to come out and say it. It's a quality very few have.
Vale Stan Zemanek.
Gone to the Pub... I'll be home tomorrow night....
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TE2815
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:39 pm
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While I did not agree with his politics either Liberal Party policy or it was wrong. He was a great entertainer and will be missed. John Howard has now lost one of his greatest supporters.
Condolences to his family.
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ian cook
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:53 pm
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There will be a tribute show on 2UE tonight from 8PM.
Also there was a caller made a suggestion that people turn thier car headlights on and alot of people turned them on.
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T395_rules_the_line
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:07 pm
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R.I.P stan zemanek
let there be radio and beauty and the beast in memory as my late mum loved him on that show.
My heart felt sympathy with his family at this time.
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xxxxlbear
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:19 pm
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May you rest in peace, Stan
And my smpathies go ut to his family, his friends, and all of his collegues.
Long live the best Beast ever!
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4BJ
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:22 pm
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Living in Adelaide, I never got to listen to Stan Zemanek. I have a friend who worked with Stan on Beauty and the Beast. At the time of this post, I haven't spoken with her, but I imagine she would be upset. Ironically, she has also worked with Bob Francis, who has become the Adelaide version of Stan on 5AA.
Vale, Stan Zemanek.
I'm not crazy, M'Lynn, I've just been in a very bad mood for 40 years!
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bingley hall
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:15 am
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It's turning out to be a good year.
Zemanek out of the way, Laws retiring at the end of the year - if only we could do something about Alan Jones, then the world would be a much better place.
One less racist bigot to worry about.
Bing
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Nexas
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:00 am
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R.I.P. Stan 
Views expressed by me are strictly my own, not of my friends, employer, or anyone else, unless otherwise stated.
*Back at RP for a limited time only*
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blakjak
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:03 pm
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I hated that priiick & still do, I hope he suffered in pain for long time. I will also piiss on his grave if I ever stumble across it.
There is no 'L' key on keyboards...there was never any 'L' key anywhere, we have slaughtered them, there are 'L' keys laying all over the place drowing in their own blood...we will be victorious, Allah is on our side.
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