'Can anybody help?': Chilling last post by star radio and TV host Malcolm T. Elliott who was 'alone, homeless and desperate' before his death aged 73

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Radio and TV host Malcolm T. Elliott shared that he was 'alone, homeless and desperate' just days before he died aged 73. 

Elliott, who was best known for hosting shows on 2UW, 2GB and 2UE, was found dead in Lismore, New South Wales, on Friday.

In a chilling post to Facebook on Thursday, the radio star pleaded for help.

'Can Anybody help I am alone and homeless in Lismore and need a home or board for three months. I am a victim...and am coming on desperate. MTE.'

When asked if he was okay, he responded: 'No I am a mess'. 

'Just don't bring flowers,' his final message read.

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Radio and TV host Malcolm T. Elliott has reportedly died aged 73

The former 2GB, 2UE and 2UW host started in radio in 1967 before breaking into television, with shows such as 'Celebrity Squares'

It is understood police are preparing a report for the coroner.

His death has rocked the radio industry, with many touching tributes posted online since news broke of his passing.

Radio veteran Alan Jones wrote a heartfelt message to the 'radio legend'.

'Malcolm T revolutionised breakfast radio in Australia, turning it into a formula of fun and satire.'

Mr Jones said it was 'a sad note in the world of broadcasting'.

'He had an impact on a lot of people and made a very significant contribution.' 

Ray Hadley, who was an avid listener to Malcolm T as a young man before they became colleagues at 2UE and then 2GB, praised the radio legend and his impact on the industry.

The star shared a chilling post to Facebook just a day before his death, pleading for help

 When asked if he was okay, he responded: 'No I am a mess'. 'Just don't bring flowers,' his final message read

'I know in latter years his contribution was mired in controversy, but he revolutionised breakfast radio in Australia back in the 1970s. 

'He turned breakfast radio into a formula of fun and satire, aided by the late Tony Dickinson and Peter Shanahan.'

'The three of them made radio madcap, cutting edge and fun to listen to. 

'He was zany, he was crazy but it was successful.'

Peter Shanahan was part of Malcolm T Elliott’s on-air team at 2UW and remembered him as a 'trailblazer'.

'When he arrived in Sydney, he made an impact right from the start.'

He told Ray Hadley it was a tragic end to a brilliant life.

Malcolm T Elliott (left) pictured with former 2UW colleagues Don Blake and Peter Shanahan

Tributes to the star have been flowing in since news broke of his passing

'It is truly very sad what has happened. He was dealing with so many health issues.

'He was a bit unhappy towards the end and I’m very sorry it’s ended this way.'

Former broadcaster Jason Morrison shared on Twitter that Mr Elliott was a 'big figure in Sydney radio' and would be missed.

'A great entertainer and fearless, sometimes a bit too fearless! He got into strife a fair bit for things he did and said but always had the listener wondering what he’d do next. Never dull or predictable.'

The media personality has battled health problems over the past few years. He had five  heart by-passes in 2004.

He also had a heart Ablation and was fitted with pacemaker in 2015.  

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