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Channel Nine's beloved presenter Bob Puccetti has sadly died at the grand age of 93, following a prolonged illness. The American-born host, best known for his work on Nine's long-standing Mid Dawn programme in South Australia during the 1980s, was a familiar face during advert breaks in Friday and Saturday night movie marathons, according to Mail Online. Survived by his three children, Rina, Chris, and Mike, Puccetti earned the title "king of late-night television". His daughter, Rina, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt social media post. "Does anybody remember the Midnight to Dawn Show on Channel 9 in the early to mid-80s?" "It was hosted by the legendary Bob Puccetti. Sadly, Bob passed away a few days ago at the grand old age of 93," she shared, reports the Express . "His media career included stints at The News, Channel 9, and 5AA with the late Bob Francis. "He also played a key role in organising The Look of the Year Quest, a well-known modelling competition in Adelaide during the 1990s and early 2000s. "He was universally liked by everyone who met him, and he genuinely loved people," she concluded in the emotional tribute. Online tributes have been flooding in for the much-loved TV presenter, with one fan writing, "Wonderful man, remember him on TV fondly." Another reminisced, "We had some great times, great memories. "RIP, Bob, you were a pioneer in both radio and TV," a third paid tribute. "A real down-to-earth person," another stated, while one simply said, "RIP, great man." Another person commented, "What a lovely man he was."
