Bruce McAvaney the 69-year-old had done so much for the sports and Australian sports enthusiasts. There would be love and great respect for Bruce McAvaney for his commendable work so far. The renowned broadcaster has also hosted 10 Summer Olympic Games, 10 AFL grand finals and numerous Australian Opens and the Rugby World Cup.
Bruce McAvaney was given the recognition as the Medal of the Order of Australia for his decades of services to sports broadcasting and also was inducted into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame. Recently Bruce McAvaney was diagnosed with cancer and that was a heartbreaking moment for him his family and all of his fans all around.
How Is Bruce McAvaney Dealing With Cancer?
Bruce McAvaney has been very active commenters for four decades. He continues to do commentators in major sports including AFL football, swimming, athletics, and Australia’s premier horse race, the Melbourne Cup, for national broadcaster Channel Seven.
According to the source on abc.net.au, he was said to be suffering from Leukaemia Cancer. Unfortunately, Bruce McAvaney was diagnosed with cancer in March 2017, and he is still fighting for his life.
Thoughts and best wishes are with the great Bruce McAvaney.
— Joel Selwood (@joelselwood14) March 17, 2017
According to the Australian news agency, the television veteran had a feeling of mixed emotions during this year’s Australian Open because of the harsh realities he is going through and the matter of life and death situation.
Cancer has made him feel in a low state of mind. The reports said Bruce has chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). According to the cancer treatment information website, CLL affect the human cells and there is no need for any kind of treatment. However Bruce has the positive outlook on his life and he is planning to host at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and the 2010 Tokyo Olympics.
How Blissful Is Bruce McAvaney Married Life?
Bruce McAvaney first marriage was with his wife Merry McAvaney, Bruce McAvaney married his first wife Merry McAvaney in the year 1983 but the couple got divorced in 1991.
After Bruce McAvaney divorce with first wife Merry McAvaney, he got tied up with his second wife Anne Johnson. Bruce’s first marriage, to Merry McAvaney, lasted from 1983 to 1991. Bruce McAvaney met his second wife Anne Johnson, a television journalist and producer in the year 1993 while making the show Seasons with her. With husband Bruce McAvaney she has two children, Sam and Alexandra.
Bruce McAvaney wife Anne Johnson has been established in print and broadcast news in Australia and also overseas as a journalist and producer. Anne Johnson is also a well-known book writer, media production, and publishing digital director. Her latest work is producing screen documentaries that are related to Australian Screen Writers’ Guild and Screen Producers Australia.
Bruce McAvaney Wiki, Biography
Bruce McAvaney real name Bruce William McAvaney is a sports broadcaster and high-profile events commenter such as the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open, and Summer Olympics. Bruce McAvaney was born on June 22, 1953, in Ferryden Park, Adelaide, Australia. Bruce McAvaney’s wife is Anne Johnson and his ex-wife is Merry McAvaney from 1983 to 1991. Bruce McAvaney’s three children are Alexandra, Sam and parents are Roy and Betty.
How Much Is Bruce McAvaney Net Worth 2022?
Bruce McAvaney is a renowned personality in the broadcasting industry and is also considered as Sports broadcasting legend. Bruce McAvaney produced many weekly programs related to sports. He moved to different places for his earnings. It is said that he has got a net worth of career money that ranges from 14 to 16 millions Australian dollars. Bruce McAvaney net worth as of 2022 is under review but many sources claim his net worth to be more than A$10 MILLION.
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