Heartbreaking moment Edwina Bartholomew pays tribute to Sunrise star after his sudden death: ‘Every day’
Edwina Bartholomew has delivered a heartbreaking tribute to her fellow Sunrise colleague who tragically died earlier this year.
On Monday, the 41-year-old breakfast show presenter honoured several celebrities who had died in 2024.
They included global names like James Earl Jones, Shannen Doherty, Donald Sutherland, Dame Maggie Smith and Liam Payne, plus local stars including John Blackman and George Negus.
As they wrapped up the in memoriam, Edwina mentioned a loss that was ‘close to home’: Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton, who died in April aged 44 after suffering a medical episode while walking his dog.
‘Nathan Templeton spent the last 12 years with us at Channel Seven, bringing humour and heart to every single story he covered,’ she said in a voiceover while a montage of clips played of the Seven star.
‘Tempo, we miss you every day.’
Edwina Bartholomew (back left) has delivered a heartbreaking tribute to fellow Sunrise colleague Nathan Templeton (back right) who tragically died earlier this year
Templeton’s body was found on a walking track near the Barwon River in Geelong in April.
The father of two leaves behind his wife Kate and their two young sons Jack and James.
‘Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and a wonderful friend, who’ll be missed by many,’ his family said in a statement at the time.
Just a few days earlier, Templeton had shared photos to Instagram of himself and his two young sons eating chocolate eggs on Easter morning.
‘Favourite morning of the year,’ he captioned a series of family photos.
Respected Channel Seven presenter Ann Sanders announced his death during the network’s 11.30am bulletin.
Sanders remained composed as she delivered the sad news during the live broadcast.
‘We’re sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends who remember Nathan as an adoring father and a wonderful friend,’ she said.
During Monday morning’s Sunrise, Edwina mentioned Nathan’s loss was ‘close to home’
Nathan died in April aged 44 after suffering a medical episode while walking his dog
His body was found on a walking track near the Barwon River in Geelong
Templeton had worked for Seven for more than 12 years, including as the Melbourne correspondent for its breakfast show Sunrise, and in its sports department.
However, he had not been on-air for Sunrise since late 2022 and was working in a behind-the-scenes role last year.
Daily Mail Australia understands Templeton had been grappling with long-standing personal issues, including depression, and had been receiving support.
Channel Seven’s managing director of sport, Lewis Martin, emailed the newsroom on Wednesday morning to advise staff of Templeton’s death.
‘The tragic news of Nathan’s death has left us all at Seven profoundly saddened,’ the internal message said.
‘Nathan was a respected journalist whose passion for storytelling was evident in all his years reporting for Sunrise, 7News and multiple Olympic Games.’
Mr Martin said Templeton was ‘much-loved right across the network’ and ‘right around Australia’ for his coverage of major sporting events.
‘Our deepest condolences go out to his family, especially his two young sons during this difficult time,’ he continued.
‘If you are impacted by this news, you are not alone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a friend, colleague or your manager.’
Channel Seven’s managing director of sport, Lewis Martin, said Templeton was ‘much-loved right across the network’ and ‘right around Australia’ for his coverage of major sporting events
‘The tragic news of Nathan’s death has left us all at Seven profoundly saddened,’ his internal message read
