Radio legend Peter 'Boz' Bosley dies aged 85

Radio legend Peter ‘Boz’ Bosley has died aged 85.

Bosley was well-known and loved by Sydney listeners through his  2UE program Sports Today.

Tapt Media's CEO Tom Malone said in a moving statement this morning:

"Peter Bosley was the ultimate radio professional and true gentleman. He pioneered the sports talk format with his long running, top rating, and must listen show Sports Today.

"Sportsmen of all backgrounds hoped to be called by Bos for an appearance on his show. Many of them went on to co-host with Bos – most noticeably Greg Alexander and Johnny Gibbs.

"Bos also championed young starters in the industry. I remember when I was still at school and doing work experience with Bos and the Sports Today team, and he asked me to help research an upcoming interview for a rising star of the rugby league – a young Darren Lockyer. My chest swelled with pride when Bos used the material in his interview and then thanked me afterwards.

"There's not many people in this industry who are universally loved – but Peter Bosley was exactly that. Loved and respected by all who knew him and worked with him."

Vale Peter Bosley

Bosley’s career included music, entertainment and sport. It took him from regional radio to Sydney drive time, after which he made evening sports discussion more popular than ever.

Listeners called into 2GB with their personal stories, with many wanting to express their condolences and to say that “he will be missed.”