Australian radio tycoon Bill Caralis passes away

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One of Australia’s most well-known radio tycoons Bill Caralis passed away on Friday, July 19.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Mr Caralis suffered a heart attack at his Tweed Heads home in northern NSW.

Mr Caralis was the founder, chairman and managing director or 2SM Super Radio Network. 2SM is the largest privately-owned radio network in NSW.

The Greek-born migrant was instrumental in running 42 stations across the 2SM network in New South Wales and Queensland, He was known as “the recluse of radio,” rarely offering interviews or photographs.

The Caralis family issued a statement following his death, saying business would continue as usual and Mr Caralis’ children would be delegated the roles of joint managing directors of the network.

Source: Radio Info.

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