Australian sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died at age 41 after falling from the top of a building in Los Angeles, where he was based as a correspondent and presenter.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed McKenzie-McHarg died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He landed on the roof of another building in downtown LA. The coroner’s office ruled the manner of death as suicide from blunt traumatic injuries. The incident occurred at a building located at 820 Olive Street, also known as 825 South Hill, in central Los Angeles.
McKenzie-McHarg’s family released a statement on Monday, December 22, 2025, expressing their grief over the sudden loss.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Duncan — a deeply loved son, a devoted father to Harrison, and a brother to his three siblings,” the family said. “His passing has come as an unimaginable shock, leaving our family heartbroken and at a loss.”
The statement continued, describing McKenzie-McHarg as extraordinary and noting his positive impact on those around him. “Duncan was truly extraordinary — a man whose positivity, care and humour touched everyone he met, and who sat at the heart of so many lives, bringing warmth, laughter and joy wherever he went. Our Darling Ducky,” the family added.
At the time of his death, McKenzie-McHarg served as a Los Angeles-based presenter for Stan Sport, a position he had held since August 2022. His work primarily focused on Grand Slam tennis coverage.
McKenzie-McHarg interviewed players at the US Open, including Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka. He also worked with Alex de Minaur during major tournaments and Australian tennis star Todd Woodbridge. Throughout his career, he interviewed Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, among others. He had recently covered the 2025 US Open in September, posting a gallery of images from New York on his Instagram account, including interviews with the 2025 champions.
A Stan spokesperson offered condolences following news of his death. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Duncan McKenzie-McHarg. Duncan was a valued contributor to Stan Sport, and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this very difficult time,” the spokesperson said.
Originally from Melbourne, McKenzie-McHarg studied journalism at Monash University, where he developed the skills that would launch his broadcasting career. His media career began in January 2010 when he joined Triple M as a reporter. He worked alongside host Eddie McGuire at the station for almost three years. McGuire had been McKenzie-McHarg’s idol, and landing the role on Triple M’s “The Hot Breakfast” show represented a major breakthrough for the aspiring journalist.
Following his tenure at Triple M, McKenzie-McHarg worked as a presenter for both Channel Seven and Channel Ten, where he developed a specialty covering Grand Slam tennis events. In 2017, he became the US correspondent for Fox Sports Australia, a role he maintained until May 2022. He also served as a director at Global Play Media, producing content tailored for Australian audiences covering American sporting events.
McGuire paid tribute to his former colleague, describing the news as heartbreaking. “Like everyone who was exposed to the sunny, optimistic, quirky joy of our friend and colleague Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, the news was heartbreaking and devastating,” McGuire said. “That he turned his natural happy and kind disposition into a skill set that disarmed the world’s biggest stars and built his international career from scratch brought great admiration from his old mates.”
In a radio interview in 2023, McKenzie-McHarg described his work in Los Angeles as a “dream job.” His work spanned multiple networks and platforms in sports media, and throughout his career, McKenzie-McHarg developed a reputation for his ability to connect with high-profile athletes. His articulate insights and dedication to capturing the atmosphere of major sporting events made him a valued voice in international sports broadcasting.
The presenter’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief from the Australian and American sports communities. Colleagues from his various career stops shared memories of working with him and expressed shock at the sudden loss. Fans flooded his Instagram page with heartfelt messages and condolences following the announcement of his death.
McKenzie-McHarg had established himself as a prominent figure in tennis broadcasting, regularly appearing at major tournaments. His work brought Australian perspectives to American sports coverage while maintaining strong connections to his home country’s media landscape. His professional lifestyle involved frequent travel across U.S. cities, immersing himself in stadium atmospheres and producing high-quality television segments that resonated with viewers back home.
The circumstances surrounding the incident in central LA remain under review. McKenzie-McHarg had been living and working in Los Angeles for several years as part of his role covering major sporting events for Australian audiences. He is survived by his son, Harrison, and his three siblings.
