Stan Zemanek: Australian Radio Shock Jock Dies at 60

Stan Zemanek was an Australian radio and television personality. Born on May 29, 1947, in Sydney, he started in radio as a producer for John Laws.

He hosted a late-night talkback show on Sydney's 2UE, known for sparring with callers, and he also worked at 2GB and 3AW. He was a Beast on the panel show Beauty and the Beast.

Zemanek was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, and died in North Sydney on July 12, 2007, at age 60. He was survived by his wife, Marcella, and two daughters.

Achievements: Host of 2UE's late-night show, panelist on Beauty and the Beast.

Birth: May 29, 1947 - Sydney, Australia.

Profession: Radio host.

Interesting Facts: He was a larger-than-life figure on Sydney talkback radio.