Radio star Mark 'MG' Geyer reveals heartbreaking family news
Radio star Mark 'MG' Geyer has lost his beloved mother Leonie at age 81.
The 2GB presenter, 57, made the heartbreaking announcement on social media on Friday night, alongside a precious photo of his mother in her youth.
He captioned it with some heartbreaking words: 'With such deep sorrow we let you know of the passing of our beloved Mum.
'Mum-in-law, Nanny Lee, and Great Nan, Leonie Alexander - Queen of our Hearts. Rest in Love and Peace Beautiful You.'
The former NRL player added she passed away on Thursday and a celebration of her life would be held in Penrith.
Many of Mark's celebrity friends took to the comment section with words of support.
Radio star Mark 'MG' Geyer has lost his beloved mother Leonie at age 81
Australian NRL stars Bryan Fletcher and Cooper Johns both posted love heart emojis.
It comes after Mark's next career move was revealed after his shock axing from Triple M.
In January, he landed himself another lucrative radio gig just two months after he was axed from the network after 17 years.
He signed a three-year deal with Sydney rivals 2GB, to join incoming host Clinton Maynard on the station's new drive program, Sydney Now.
'I'm pumped to be joining the team at 2GB and very grateful for the opportunity,' he said.
'Some of the biggest names in radio have gone through those 2GB corridors, so it's humbling to be a part of such an established team. Let's rip in!'
The NRL great will also feature weekly with The Continuous Call Team and Wide World of Sports programs as part of his new role.
He will join returning stars Paul Gallen, Darryl 'The Big Marn' Brohman, Mark 'Piggy' Riddell, Josh Morris and Mark Levy on The Continuous Call Team.
The 2GB presenter made the heartbreaking announcement on social media on Friday night, alongside a precious photo of his mother in her youth
It comes after Mark's next career move has been revealed after his shock axing from Triple M (he is pictured with former co-host Mick Molloy)
2GB's content manager Luke Davis said of his appointment: 'We're so excited to welcome Mark Geyer to the 2GB and Nine Radio family!
'MG is a league legend, an experienced media personality, a business owner, a voice of Western Sydney ā and never short of an opinion.
Mark was sacked from Triple M in November in a shock shake-up, with Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealing he was replaced by TV star Beau Ryan.
Many were shocked by Triple M's decision to part company with him, who has been a fan favourite on the station's Mick & MG in the Morning for two years.
In a huge hosting shake-up, his former radio co-host Mick Molloy is also moving to Melbourne's radio airwaves in 2025.
Their breakfast show is being renamed Beau, Tarsh & Woodsy and will be helmed by new hosts Beau, Natarsha Belling and former West Tigers Captain Aaron Woods.
Their first episode aired on January 20, 2025, and continues to run from 6am to 9am on weekdays.
His co-host Mick Molloy recently made his first public comment on the matter and told how tough it has been to work without the sportsman.
Mark, who was capped three times for Australia and helped Penrith to their first premiership win in 1991, retired from professional footy in 2000.
He went on to pursue a career in media, having written extensively for newspapers, before taking up roles with Triple M and Fox Footy.
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