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7 October 2026

Richard Morecroft's 'chosen death' at age 70 has some fans confused about Voluntary Assisted Dying laws in Australia - as former co-star shares unseen side of ABC legend

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Richard Morecroft's 'chosen death' at age 70 has some fans confused about Voluntary Assisted Dying laws in Australia - as former co-star shares unseen side of ABC legend

Richard Morecroft's death this week at the age of 70 had some of his fans asking questions about the legality of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia.

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