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News.com.au
17 hours ago
- Health
- News.com.au
ABC NRL commentator Andrew Moore hospitalised after suffering heart attack
Rugby league commentator Andrew Moore has been hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. The ABC commentator suffered a heart attack on Wednesday and has undergone surgery, the ABC reports. His health update was announced by Brett Sprigg, who replaced Moore for Thursday night's blockbuster match between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm in Sydney. Sprigg said Moore was 'a bit knocked around' but remained 'in good spirits'. In a statement to ABC Sport, Moore '(passed) on his gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who have cared for him'. 'We are saddened to share that our colleague and friend Andrew Moore has recently suffered a heart attack,' the statement read. 'All of us at ABC Sport are sending our love and best wishes to Andrew, and we can't wait to hear his voice back in the commentary box when the time is right. 'Until then, mate – we've got things covered. Rest up and focus on getting well.'
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Much-loved Aussie footy broadcaster admitted to hospital after suffering a heart attack
Rugby league commentator Andrew Moore was admitted to hospital after he suffered a heart attack on Wednesday. He underwent successful surgery and is understood to be recovering in a hospital in Sydney. Moore, who also commentates on cricket, explained to ABC that he was grateful to the 'amazing doctors and nurses' who have looked after him in hospital. His colleague Brett Sprigg revealed the news that Moore had been admitted to hospital prior to Penrith's crunch match against Melbourne. 'He actually sent us a message, his ABC rugby league colleagues, just this afternoon and he's a bit knocked around, but in good spirits,' Sprigg said. 'I know, trust me, how much he hates missing the footy.' The ABC issued an update on their colleague's well-being on Thursday. 'We are saddened to share that our colleague and friend Andrew Moore has recently suffered a heart attack,' ABC content director Tim Verrall explained. 'He has undergone surgery and is now recovering with his family. 'Andrew has asked us to pass on his gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who have cared for him. 'All of us at ABC Sport are sending our love and best wishes to Andrew, and we can't wait to hear his voice back in the commentary box when the time is right. 'Until then, mate — we've got things covered. Rest up and focus on getting well.'
ABC News
19 hours ago
- Health
- ABC News
Andrew Moore, ABC Sport rugby league commentator, recovering after heart attack
ABC Sport commentator Andrew Moore is recovering in hospital after a heart attack. Moore suffered a heart attack and underwent a successful surgery on Wednesday. He is resting in hospital in Sydney and said he is grateful to his "amazing doctors and nurses". Moore will be replaced by Brett Sprigg for tonight's NRL grand final rematch between Penrith and Melbourne at Western Sydney Stadium. Moore joined the ABC from 2GB in 2015 and has been ABC Sport's chief rugby league radio caller ever since. "Andrew Moore is one of the most respected and loved broadcasters in the country," ABC Sport content director Tim Verrall said. "The ABC Sport team are enormously relieved that our valued colleague is getting the care he needs. "We look forward to welcoming him back when he's recovered and we send our thoughts to Andrew and his family."
