ABC Publicist Chris Chamberlin Passes Away Aged 39

Respected entertainment industry figure and ABC publicist Chris Chamberlin has reportedly passed away while holidaying in India.

According to news.com.au, the circumstances surrounding the 39-year-old's death are currently unclear.

Chamberlin headed up publicity for ABC political programs including Four Corners and Foreign Correspondent, as well as a variety of the network's television series. 

While a number of ABC personalities and fellow industry members have paid tribute to Chamberlin today, a Gofundme page has been launched overnight by a friend, aiming to raise money for his family.

"I know there are hundreds, thousands of you out there who want to give back to Chris in anyway they can for the cheer he brought to our lives," the page reads.

"The money will be used to help bring Chris home so that his friends and family are able to say goodbye to this amazing human being properly.

"Chris was such a trusted and much loved figure in the Australian Pop Culture community as well as a very respected member of the Australia news industry. Let's give him the nerdy send off he deserves. $2, $5 whatever you can spare will mean the world to his family."

As of this writing, nearly $8,000 has been raised. 

To donate, click here.

The team at The Music worked with Chris on a regular basis and found him to be a constant delight. His generosity and professionalism will be sorely missed by all of us here at theMusic.com.au. 

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