ABC journalist John Tulloh dies in Sydney at age 82
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ABC journalist John Tulloh dies in Sydney at age 82: ‘He was old school, a gentleman and a wonderful editor’
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Former ABC journalist John Tulloh has died in Sydney at age 82.
Affectionately known as ‘JT,’ Tulloh was the ABC’s international news editor from 1985 to 2000. He then went on to head up international operations until 2004.
During his time at the ABC, he directed the ABC’s coverage of major global issues – including two Gulf Wars (in 1991 and 2003), the breakup of the Soviet Union, the Balkan civil wars, and the Bali bombing.
ABC legend John Tulloh has died in Sydney aged 82
Tulloh began his career in newspapers in South Australia before heading to London in the ’60s, where he joined news agency Visnews.
Over the course of his career he was based in Ho Chi Minh City (then called Saigon), Singapore, Hong Kong and New York.
Justin Stevens, ABC Director, News, paid tribute to his former colleague’s leadership, writing: ‘Our condolences are with John’s family and friends. John led the ABC’s correspondents during a tumultuous period in history and the ABC’s international coverage benefitted immensely from his experience.
‘He was an outstanding correspondent and editorial leader who mentored many of the great correspondents, international staff and camera operators.
Justin Stevens, ABC Director, News, paid tribute to his former colleague’s leadership, writing: ‘Our condolences are with John’s family and friends. John led the ABC’s correspondents during a tumultuous period in history and the ABC’s international coverage benefitted immensely from his experience’
Mr Stevens continued: ‘The reason the ABC is respected around the globe for its coverage of foreign affairs is to a large degree due to brilliant individuals such as John, and we stand on his shoulders today.’
Craig McMurtrie, ABC Editorial Director, added his voice to the chorus of tributes for the ‘wonderful’ editor.
‘Calm in a crisis, unfailingly supportive, JT seemed to watch, read and listen to everything you filed and didn’t duck tough feedback when it was needed.
‘Old school, a gentleman and a wonderful editor.’
John Tulloh on assignment overseas