Mr Leckie led Nine from 1990-2001, before taking on the role of CEO at Seven, which he held until 2010.He left the company in 2016."With immense sadness we advise the passing of our adored and much- loved husband and father, David Leckie," the family said in a statement.
"David passed away at Mulberry Farm, Robertson after a long illness this morning. He was surrounded by his loving family. "David Leckie was a profound force in the Australian television industry, with an executive career spanning 40 years from 1977 to 2017".David Leckie was a giant of television," said Mr Sneesby.
"He contributed enormously to the success we all shared with him here at Nine, his instincts and leadership heralded the golden era of Australian television. "He adored his family and so many of us stayed in touch as a friend even after he left. He set the culture of excellence at Nine that still exists in our DNA today and we thank him for that. We extend our deepest sympathies to wife Skye and his two sons Harry and Ben Leckie."
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