Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, an esteemed Australian sports journalist with Fox Sports, has tragically died at 41 following a fall from a building in Los Angeles, California, where he was stationed as a correspondent and presenter.
McKenzie-McHarg’s death was confirmed on December 17, 2025, by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The incident, which took place at 820 Olive Street, also known as 825 South Hill, in downtown Los Angeles, was ruled as suicide due to blunt traumatic injuries. McKenzie-McHarg fell onto the rooftop of a neighboring building.
On December 22, 2025, five days after the tragic incident, McKenzie-McHarg’s family publicly expressed their grief over the sudden 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 expressed.
In their statement, the family also highlighted McKenzie-McHarg’s exceptional character and his positive impact on those he encountered. “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 further stated.
At the time of his death, McKenzie-McHarg was employed as a presenter for Stan Sport in Los Angeles, a role he held since August 2022. His duties primarily revolved around the coverage of Grand Slam tennis.
Throughout his career, McKenzie-McHarg had the opportunity to interview numerous prominent tennis players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Alex de Minaur, Todd Woodbridge, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. His most recent coverage was the 2025 US Open held in September.
Reacting to the tragic news, 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, a native of Melbourne, studied journalism at Monash University. In January 2010, he started his media career as a reporter with Triple M, working with host Eddie McGuire for close to three years. After his time at Triple M, he served as a presenter for Channel Seven and Channel Ten, focusing on Grand Slam tennis events. Between 2017 and May 2022, he was the US correspondent for Fox Sports Australia and also served as a director at Global Play Media.
Eddie McGuire, a 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 radio interview in 2023, McKenzie-McHarg referred to his work in Los Angeles as his “dream job”. He was noted for his ability to engage with high-profile athletes and his articulate insights and commitment to capturing the essence of major sporting events.
The tragic news of his death has rocked both the Australian and American sports communities, with colleagues sharing fond memories and fans expressing their condolences on his Instagram page.
McKenzie-McHarg was a notable figure in tennis broadcasting, often seen at major tournaments. His work offered an Australian perspective to American sports coverage, while maintaining strong connections with his home country’s media landscape.
The incident that led to his death in downtown Los Angeles is still under investigation. McKenzie-McHarg had been living and working in Los Angeles for several years, covering major sporting events for Australian audiences. He is survived by his son, Harrison, and his three siblings.
