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Beloved radio presenter Pete Diskon died on Tuesday from a heart ailment aged 75, shortly after receiving palliative care.
The veteran DJ's career spanned Queensland, Tasmania and across New South Wales, before he settled in the Eurobodalla in regional NSW, where he spent over a decade on air at ARN's classic hits station 2EC.
His death was confirmed by his beloved wife Shirley, who informed the media that Peter had passed away peacefully at his home.
Even after leaving professional radio in 2016, Pete continued volunteering at local stations 2EAR in Moruya and 88.9 Braidwood Community Radio.
Shirley, who knew Pete for 40 years, recalled their first meeting at a radio station in Mudgee.
'I thought he had an ego as big as Sydney Harbour,' she said in a statement.
Beloved radio presenter Pete Diskon (pictured) died on Tuesday from a heart ailment aged 75, shortly after receiving palliative care
They later reconnected online, leading to marriage.
During his career, Pete interviewed a host of politicians and musicians, and reported on major events, including the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, while working in Tasmania.
Shirley described him as having 'spoken to many very influential people and led a very varied life.'
Pete also served the community in public office.
He was a Eurobodalla Shire Councillor from 2021 to 2024, after earlier health issues prevented him from running in 2015.
Councillor Rob Pollock OAM, a friend of more than 20 years, said: 'Disko was incredibly approachable, caring, and genuinely interested in people's wellbeing. The microphone was always open.'
Meanwhile, Mayor Mat Hatcher described the news as a shock.
'Pete has been in the area as Disko and is a very well-known figure,' he began.
The veteran DJ's career spanned Queensland, Tasmania and across New South Wales, before he settled in the Eurobodalla in regional NSW, where he spent over a decade on air at ARN's classic hits station 2EC
His death was confirmed by his beloved wife Shirley (left), who informed the media that Peter had passed away peacefully at his home
'As a councillor, he was always approachable and keen to chat, with a real interest in the area's history.'
Outside of radio and council, Pete had a long association with the Batemans Bay Seahawks Aussie Rules Club and was a devoted Richmond Tigers supporter, often sharing his passion for the team with friends on air.
Shirley remembered her husband as 'the nicest guy, always keen to have a laugh. I love him to pieces, and I am going to miss him a lot.
'He had been fighting for his health so hard for two to three years, so it is good to see him out of pain as much as it hurts.'
Pete is survived by his wife, their children and grandchildren.
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