Vale: Chris Chamberlin
Publicist Chris Chamberlin, who joined ABC's Sydney unit in 2014, has died.
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Publicist Chris Chamberlin, who joined ABC’s Sydney unit in 2014, has died whilst holidaying in India, aged 39.
Details surrounding his death have not been released.
Chamberlin rose fast within ABC ranks, where he was largely responsible for news programmes including 7:30, Foreign Correspondent, Q&A and News Breakfast.
Most recently he was Acting Communications Manager in the Sydney office where he was to oversee all ABC shows for the past few months.
After a busy period he was enjoying a 6 week extended holiday, “out of reach and getting my ‘OM’ on in India.”
#IndiaTrip Smirnoff vodka for $1.50… #justsayin Sitting in a bar waiting to see if my wait list train ticket gets approved (2 hrs to wait)
— Chris Chamberlin (@popculturechris) June 23, 2017
Prior to his role at ABC, Chamberlin was a film publicist.
ABC’s director of audiences, Leisa Bacon, said in an email to staff Chamberlin was a “star” who excelled at his job.
“Chris was highly regarded and respected by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him,” she said. “Chris has made many friends through his work at the ABC and I know I speak on behalf of everyone by saying Chris will be greatly missed. Personally, I will miss his witty takes on pop culture and politics, which could always brighten your day.”
I had many occasions to deal with Chris, and he was always professional, amusing and prompt to respond to my weird and wonderful questions. Just a delight to work with. Today’s news is a sad shock to colleagues, given his young age.
AÂ Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money to cover funeral expenses.
I'm so very sad to learn of the death of my colleague @popculturechris – just a delightful person to be around. Condolences to his nearest.
— Leigh Sales (@leighsales) June 26, 2017
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Our little Kitchen Cabinet crew is shattered by the untimely passing of our cheery publicist @popculturechris. He was lovely.
— Annabel Crabb (@annabelcrabb) June 26, 2017
Oh that is sad news indeed. RIP. https://t.co/HyTB8WvmlU
— Dom Knight 💉 (@domknight) June 26, 2017
Chris Chamberlain was a pleasure to work with. Always happy. A wonderful person. RIP @popculturechris.
— Brenden Wood (@BrendenWood) June 26, 2017
Shocked and saddened to hear @popculturechris has passed away. He was a cherished member of our Mardi Gras family. https://t.co/X0U0nP77KK pic.twitter.com/grPYuj8hRa
— Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (@sydneymardigras) June 26, 2017
Shocked & saddened by the death of our dear colleague @popculturechris who was great fun & never without a smile. Condolences to his family
— Emma Alberici (@albericie) June 26, 2017
A stellar @abcnews line-up tonight – one our friend, the wonderful @popculturechris would love. A complete pro – we'll miss him. Vale Chris.
— Gaven Morris (@gavmorris) June 26, 2017
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for those who didn’t know @popculturechris before his time with ABC, he worked passionately in support of arthouse & indie films for years
— palace films (@palacefilms) June 26, 2017
Shocked to learn of the passing of @popculturechris. He was a gorgeous, beautiful, uplifting man. I will always cherish our memories.
— Luke Buckmaster (@lukebuckmaster) June 26, 2017
Very sad to hear of the death of @popculturechris – a gentleman among publicists. Formerly film, more recently @ABCTV . Gone too soon.
— Jason Di Rosso (@jdrrr) June 26, 2017
Source: The Age.
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Deeply shocking and hard to believe. One of the nicest guys in the business and a wonderful and loyal friend to everyone he met. Hard to imagine a world without his kindness and smile. My thoughts are with those closest to him, especially his family who he loved more than anything. This one really hurts. RIP Chris.