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Derryn Hinch spent the final hours of his headline-grabbing life surrounded by love.
The outspoken radio host and former federal senator died on July 10, aged 82, following a lengthy health battle.
His last social media post shows that Hinch enjoyed a sunny afternoon with his brother, Des, over a beer, in the hours before his death.
An image shared on Facebook, seemingly taken by Hinch, depicts Des sitting at an outdoor table and downing a tipple.
'A casual pic of my brother, Des, who is usually very earnest,' Hinch's caption read.
The photo was shared with his Facebook fans on Thursday afternoon. Later that night, Hinch died in his sleep.
Derryn Hinch (pictured) spent the final hours of his headline-grabbing life surrounded by love
Hinch's former colleague and personal assistant Annette Philpott confirmed to Daily Mail the legendary broadcaster had died at home in the early hours of Friday.
'They're putting it down to old age,' Philpott said.
'He's had really tough times of late. He's been in and out of hospital. I'm assuming his heart just gave out.'
She later shared the news on Hinch's social media.
'He got his wish and passed away in his own bed.
'To every one of his online friends and followers he loved the interaction and looked forward to every post. As he would say, "That's Life."'
In April, the veteran broadcaster, who dubbed himself as 'Human Headline', revealed on social media that he 'was not very well'.
'BUT. I am still moving. Pretty happy. Thinking. Going out. Catching up with friends,' he wrote.
His last social media post shows that Hinch enjoyed a sunny afternoon with his brother, Des (pictured), over a beer, in the hours before his death
The photo was shared with his Facebook fans on Thursday afternoon, hours before Hinch died in his sleep at age 82
'Maybe one more year or 10. Who knows? So enjoy. Appreciate still being here. Just do it. Be positive.'
The Daily Mail understands Hinch was in a relationship with actress turned animal rights activist Lynda Stoner in the final years of his life.
Born in New Zealand, Hinch spent more than four decades in the media - first on the radio airwaves in Sydney and Melbourne and later hosted several television programs.
Hinch was elected to the Senate in 2016 and served three years campaigning for a national child sex offenders register as well as other criminal justice system reforms.
The journalist is often associated with the phrase 'shame, shame, shame' - a famous catch cry that was actually coined by Steve Vizard on 1990s Australian comedy show Fast Forward.
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