Beloved TV presenter Tim Stoney boasted a 30-year career on the small screenBethany Whittingham and Sara Baalla Screen Time TV Reporter
11:43, 06 Jan 2026Updated 12:17, 06 Jan 2026
Respected journalist and newsreader Tim Stoney has died aged 58 following a heartbreaking cancer battle. The TV presenter, who enjoyed a 30-year career on screen, including stints at Channel Ten and ABC, passed away on Saturday (January 3), surrounded by loved ones.
He leaves behind his wife, fellow journalist Mary Gearin, and their two children, daughter Maggie and son Patrick.
His devoted wife paid a heartfelt tribute to her husband on Facebook shortly before his death, explaining her recent absence from social media. She wrote: “I’m not on socials much anymore but I figure it comes in handy right now as a virtual part for this man, Tim Stoney.
“The absolute best father his kids could ask for. Brought them up so I could gallivant, and in doing so produced two stellar human beings. A lover of words and wit and debate and travel and history and politics and sport and jazz and whiskey,” reports the Express.
Tim Stoney has passed away at the age of 58(Image: Facebook)
“Fiercely loyal family member and friend. Journo, writer, teacher, media trainer, Demons ruckman, St Kilda fast blower, decent bat, the most dedicated basketball and athletics dad.”
She concluded: “Fate is dealing a beyond-cruel card that could see this big fella leave a 6’5″ hole in our hearts within a few weeks, but this post is to celebrate him while he’s here. Love you forever, Timmy.”
The broadcaster built his reputation reporting on news and sport at Channel Ten over three years. He then flew to Melbourne to become a news and sports reporter for SBS World News Australia, remaining there for four years.
While at SBS, Tim created a documentary exploring the experiences of Indian students living in Melbourne. He also spent five years at ABC before securing a position with Radio Australia.
Throughout his extensive career, Tim delivered live coverage from the Beijing Paralympics, filed dispatches from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and worked for a year at China Radio International in Beijing.
Tim is survived by his wife and two children(Image: Facebook )
Most recently, the journalist was employed by a communications firm where he provided training in media interview techniques and presentation skills. Following the announcement of his passing, his celebrity friends and devoted followers have posted heartfelt tributes online.
Gen Brammall, News Corp’s Head of PR, recalled fond memories of Tim from his cadetship in the 1990s. He said: “His self-deprecating wit and intimidating intelligence were hallmarks of a man who left a lasting impression on our newsroom.”
Kate McGrath, Stoney’s former co-host at Channel Ten, also paid tribute, telling Adelaide Now: “Tim was special. A gifted journalist and communicator, he was kind, curious, witty, had a great passion for sport and history, and just happened to look like a matinee idol. Above all else, Tim loved his family, especially Mary and his two children. I know his Ten News family all feel a great loss.”
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