Legendary television presenter Roger Climpson, who sat in the Seven News chair for decades and became one of Australia’s most trusted faces, has died in Sydney aged 93.

From the 1960s to the 1990s, Climpson was a fixture in Australian homes, delivering the news with elegance and professionalism that earned him the adoration of viewers across the nation.

“Roger was a highly respected, beautiful newsreader who had a great reach to the TV audience and they absolutely adored him,” a colleague said.

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“I learned a lot from him and I think his elegance shines through both on camera and off.”

Climpson’s career wasn’t limited to news presenting. He also appeared in commercials and hosted numerous hit television shows, including Australia’s Most Wanted and This is Your Life.

Before his television success, Climpson made his mark on radio in the 1950s, where he famously provided narration work, including the dramatic call Ah! Tarzan! King of the Apes!

Throughout his career, he was both a regular award host and recipient.

Colleagues remembered Climpson as “an utterly gracious man driven entirely by his very deep faith, but also the consummate professional.”

He was married to Claire, who died last month. Today would have marked their 70th wedding anniversary.

Climpson’s passing marks the end of an era for Australian television, with his decades of service cementing his place as one of the country’s most beloved broadcasters.