A reputed Tasmanian broadcaster and gardener, Peter Cundall, passed away at 94. Peter is known to have hosted the 18 years of the ABC Television show: Gardening Australia.
From 1990 up till 2008, Cundall hosted Gardening Australia. Then, from the late 1960s through 2018, he frequently answered gardening inquiries on radio talkback.
He was known for being a presenter of the ABC TV program Gardening Australia until he was 81 years old, and he lived in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley.
On 26th July 2008, his farewell episode aired. After that, he hosted what is thought to be the first gardening talkback radio segment, which aired continuously from 1967 until 2019.
In 2007, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for “services to the environment, notably the protection of wilderness areas in Tasmania, and to horticulture as a television and radio presenter of gardening shows.”
RIP Peter Cundall. A true Australian legend. pic.twitter.com/yaJ4UE3Sza
— Apatheist ?? (@OlssonNancy) December 5, 2021
Gardening Australia: Who Was Peter Cundell?
For Australian gardeners, Peter Cundall has become a household name.
Gardening Australia, the TV show and magazine Cundall represented has a devoted following of younger and older gardeners and enthusiasts.
Likewise, Peter Cundall’s talks at Gardening Australia Live shows (gardening exhibitions in major Australian cities) drew a large crowd.
Among 100th most trusted Australians conducted by Reader’s Digest in 2008, he ranked eighth. He was a pacifist and an environmentalist.
Who is Peter Cundell Wife?
Peter Cundell is married to Tina Cundell.
It is unclear regarding the fact of how long they both have been married.
Additionally, both Peter and Tina have two children of their own.
RIP Peter Cundall, Australia’s most subversive gardener. pic.twitter.com/fsJ9rp2eUR
— Cam Smith (@sexenheimer) December 5, 2021
Before Tina, Peter was married to his first wife, whose name is kept away from the limelight. With her, though, he has four children.
Tina also had children with her previous husband.
Now, together both have seven children in total. Their respective names are yet to be revealed in the media.
Peter Cundell: His Age and Death Cause Revealed
Peter Cundell was 94 years old when he passed away on 5th December 2021.
On Sunday afternoon, the national broadcaster issued a statement confirming the news.
“On Sunday, 5th December, Peter Cundall died away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief illness,” it said.
I thought of Peter Cundall earlier this week when my hydrangeas started to bloom. They used to always die but I recall him saying “shade, water, wood chips” and I’ve never looked back.
Vale, Peter ? pic.twitter.com/QZV8vlLzEr— Jane Cattermole (@janecat60) December 5, 2021
The family further requested the media to allow them some privacy to mourn.
Also, while many were well-liked, Peter desired that he be cremated privately and that no memorial services be performed.
What is Peter Cundall Net Worth 2021?
Peter Cundell’s estimates confirm that he holds a net worth of $100,000 up to $1 million.
Further clarifications on the media regarding his salary ranges are yet to be disclosed to the public.