Famous international faces, singers, actors, athletes, radio stars and politicians have delivered touching messages to David Koch, 67, who stepped down from Sunrise on Friday as the longest-serving host of any show in the world.
Hollywood legend and the star of The Sound of Music Dame Julie Andrews wrote a special letter to Kochie for his final show. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
"I'll miss waking up to watching you on TV, but I'm really excited to see you at sport games and school events. Enjoy your retirement," another added. Kochie was also joined on the couch by Brant Webb and Todd Russell, the two miners who made global headlines after being trapped underground in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, for almost two weeks following a gold mine collapse in 2006.
Kochie's two other former co-hosts in Melissa Doyle and Samantha Armytage also made a one-off appearance, speaking about his"extraordinary" career. Kochie and his family walked through a Sunrise AFL-style banner as he is honoured for his 20 years on television. Picture: Supplied Barr's final words to her departing co-host at the end of the show also left their loyal viewers and Kochie's family in tears.
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