Richard Marsland facts for kids
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Richard Marsland
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Richard Kemble Marsland
5 September 1976 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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| Died | 6 December 2008 (aged 32) Hoddles Creek, Victoria, Australia
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Richard Kemble Marsland (born September 5, 1976 – died December 6, 2008) was a talented Australian writer, actor, comedian, and radio personality. He was known for his funny ideas and kind personality, making many people laugh and enjoy his work.
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Richard Marsland's Career
His Radio Work
Richard Marsland began his radio journey in Adelaide. He worked on the SAFM breakfast show with other comedians. He also co-hosted a morning TV show called AM Adelaide on Channel 7. Later, he hosted The Late Date Show across Australia.
He was also part of Tough Love with Mick Molloy in 2004. Richard often appeared on Triple M's The Shebang. There, he hosted a fun quiz segment called "Dick's Box."
In 2006, he became the panel operator for the Triple M show Get This. He started talking more on air and soon became like a third co-host. This was alongside Tony Martin and Ed Kavalee. The final Get This show was on November 23, 2007.
Richard also performed on Triple J. He pretended to be a character named Spencer Penrose on the Restoring the Balance radio show. In 2008, he became an anchor for Triple M Melbourne's breakfast show Pete & Myf. He had a similar role to his time on Get This.
On Television
In 2007, Richard Marsland also became a co-host on C31 Melbourne's The Breakfast Show.
From October 2007, Richard worked as a writer for Shaun Micallef's comedy news show Newstopia. This show was shown on SBS.
Writing and Film
Richard wrote a weekly column for The Sunday Mail newspaper in Adelaide.
He also appeared in a movie! He played a record company executive in the 2006 Australian comedy film, BoyTown.
Remembering Richard
Richard Marsland passed away near Melbourne on December 6, 2008.
Tributes from Friends
Many friends and colleagues shared their thoughts about Richard. They remembered him as a kind, funny, and talented person.
Comedian and Get This co-host Tony Martin said Richard was "the nicest person I knew." He also released a special podcast with Ed Kavalee featuring Richard's best moments from Get This.
Radio and TV comedians Hamish Blake and Andy Lee said Richard was "deeply loved by everyone who had the privilege of being around him."
Comedian and TV host Wil Anderson called him "one of the finest comedy writers." He added that Richard was "a true gentleman."
TV host Rove McManus said Richard was "a talented writer and performer." He noted Richard's "gentle, generous personality."
Comedian and radio host Peter Helliar described Richard as "a great writer, a great performer and a great friend."
Adelaide TV personality Anne Wills remembered Richard for making her "belly laugh so much."
Comedian and TV host Adam Hills said Richard "had a true comedy mind." He wished Richard knew "how loved he was."
Adelaide radio host Amanda Blair wanted everyone to remember him as "warm, loving, generous, kind, funny, insightful and sensitive."
Radio host Sam 'Mac' McMillan, a close friend, said Richard was "a very funny guy, and very genuine, very smart, very caring guy." He added that Richard "was loved in the industry."
