A well-known Tasmanian broadcaster and gardener. Peter Cundall, the 18-year host of the ABC television show Gardening Australia, died at 94.
With the announcement of Mr. Cundall’s death, his family requested that no photographs of him be published.
From 1990 through 2008, Mr. Cundall hosted Gardening Australia. Then, from the late 1960s through 2018, he frequently answered gardening inquiries on radio talkback.
Pour one out for a Tasmanian legend. Peter served with the Parachute Regiment in Italy and Palestine & in Korea with 3 RAR. His writing pulled no punches. Also taught me a fair bit about growing a good spud. He’ll be greatly missed. #WeHaveWays https://t.co/avz7AYQ1mv pic.twitter.com/sDHWv2EbQK
— Ernest Malley ?? (@ErnestMalley) December 5, 2021
Gardening Australia: Who is Peter Cundall Wife? Details on Family Explored
Peter Cundall is married. He was first married to a woman whose name is not revealed. With her, he had four children.
After they split, Peter married Tina Cundall. They have two children of their own.
Currently, Peter and Tina have seven sons of their own.
As for the details regarding his family, Peter lived an extraordinary life: during the Great Depression, Peter’s family lived a poverty-ridden life.
Vale Peter Cundall. A true Aussie icon, who loved nature more than life.
I was related to him, albeit distantly, and it always made me proud to see his positivity radiate both on and off screen. pic.twitter.com/bmIo3fLfau— Jason (@tassiedad) December 5, 2021
He had two older siblings, who reportedly passed away due to malnutrition at the time. He then joined British Army several years later. He was even arrested for espionage for six months.
After moving from Australia and back in Tasmania, he started his business in gardening and landscaping.
How Old was Peter Cundall when he Passed Away? His Age Revealed
On 1 April 1927, Peter Joseph Cundall, AM was born. He was an Australian horticulturist, conservationist, author, broadcaster, and television personality born in England.
He passed away on 5 December 2021.
He lived in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley and presented the ABC TV show Gardening Australia until he was 81 years old. His most recent broadcast aired on 26 July 2008. He hosted what is thought to be the world’s first gardening talkback radio segment, which aired continuously from 1967 until 2019.
“For service to the environment, notably the protection of wilderness areas in Tasmania, and to horticulture as a presenter of gardening shows on television and radio,” he was named a Member of the Order of Australia in 2007.
Today Australia lost an icon. Peter Cundall. Thank you for sharing your love of gardening. Thinking of the incredible team of Gardening Australia @GardAusLive pic.twitter.com/kSrphLGLBq
— Lisa D ? (@Sheena_Punk) December 5, 2021
Peter Cundall: What is the Cause of his Death?
Peter Cundall’s family posted a statement of his passing.
To elaborate, his family assured everyone that Peter died away peacefully as the heavy love of his family surrounded him.
Peter Cundall has passed away peacefully today after a short illness. He was 94 @abcnews pic.twitter.com/Fhj3Ufy5E0
— Monte Bovill (@MonteBovill) December 5, 2021
The cause of his death is identified to be due to short/ brief illness. However, there are no further details on what type of illness.
In addition, his family requested everyone to give them space and privacy and did not wish to be approached right away.
What is Peter Cundall Net Worth 2021?
According to an estimate made in 2019, Peter Cundall was speculated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 up to $1 million.
Further clarifications on Peter’s salary ranges or earning ratios are kept confidential.