The Australian Fox Sports journalist, Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, has tragically passed away at 41 after a fall from a building in Los Angeles, California, where he resided as a correspondent and presenter.
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed the death of McKenzie-McHarg. The incident, ruled as suicide from blunt traumatic injuries, took place at 820 Olive Street, also known as 825 South Hill, in central Los Angeles. The journalist fell onto the roof of another building in the area.
Five days after the incident, on December 22, 2025, McKenzie-McHarg’s family released a statement expressing their deep sorrow over the unexpected loss.
“We share the passing of Duncan with profound sadness — a deeply loved son, a devoted father to Harrison, and a brother to his three siblings. His death has left our family heartbroken and at a loss,” the family said.
They continued their statement, praising McKenzie-McHarg’s extraordinary nature and his positive influence on those around him. “Duncan was truly extraordinary — a man whose positivity, care, and humor touched everyone he met. He was the heart of many lives, bringing warmth, laughter, and joy wherever he went. Our Darling Ducky,” the family added.
At the time of his passing, McKenzie-McHarg was a presenter for Stan Sport based in Los Angeles, a role he had held since August 2022. His work primarily involved Grand Slam tennis coverage.
Throughout his career, McKenzie-McHarg interviewed a number of prominent tennis players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Alex de Minaur, Todd Woodbridge, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. His most recent work was the coverage of the 2025 US Open in September.
In response to the news of his death, a spokesperson for Stan expressed condolences. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Duncan McKenzie-McHarg. Duncan was a valued contributor to Stan Sport, and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this very difficult time,” they said.
McKenzie-McHarg, originally from Melbourne, studied journalism at Monash University. In January 2010, he began his media career with Triple M as a reporter and worked with host Eddie McGuire for almost three years. Following his time at Triple M, McKenzie-McHarg was a presenter for both Channel Seven and Channel Ten, specializing in covering Grand Slam tennis events. He held the role of US correspondent for Fox Sports Australia from 2017 to May 2022 and served as a director at Global Play Media.
McGuire, his former colleague, described the news as heartbreaking. “Like everyone who was exposed to the sunny, optimistic, quirky joy of our friend and colleague Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, the news was heartbreaking and devastating,” McGuire said. “That he turned his natural happy and kind disposition into a skill set that disarmed the world’s biggest stars and built his international career from scratch brought great admiration from his old mates.”
In a 2023 radio interview, McKenzie-McHarg referred to his work in Los Angeles as a “dream job.” He was known for his ability to connect with high-profile athletes and his articulate insights and dedication to capturing the atmosphere of major sporting events.
The Australian and American sports communities have expressed their grief over his death, with colleagues sharing memories and fans expressing their condolences on his Instagram page.
McKenzie-McHarg had become a significant figure in tennis broadcasting, regularly appearing at major tournaments. His work brought Australian perspectives to American sports coverage while maintaining strong ties to his home country’s media landscape.
The incident that led to his death in central Los Angeles remains under review. McKenzie-McHarg had been living and working in Los Angeles for several years as part of his role covering major sporting events for Australian audiences. He is survived by his son, Harrison, and his three siblings.
