Watch John Laws Funeral, Russell Crowe Tribute & Net Worth

Australian radio legend John Laws was honoured with a state funeral at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney, on November 19, 2025. The service was attended by about 800 guests, including celebrities, politicians, and fans, and was broadcast live nationwide to allow millions of listeners to pay their respects. Russell Crowe delivered a moving tribute, while folk singer John Williamson performed his classic “True Blue” in memory of Laws.

Who Is John Laws and Why Is He Famous?

John Laws was a television and radio talk-show host. He was the most notable radio figure for over seventy years. He was a host for various radio stations and was noted for his conversational style and unique voice; he was considered the best in the business and held great sway over the media and culture of Australia.  

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John Laws’ Net Worth and Lifestyle in 2025

According to Celebrity Net Worth, John Laws was among the wealthiest radio and television talk show hosts. His real estate and television business plus hosting at 65 radio stations and releasing books and songs made his estate in the 2025 around $20 million.

The Laws lived a well-off lifestyle in Sydney. They travelled a lot, and bought expensive properties as well as collections of art.

Did John Laws have Children?

Yes, he first married with Hazel and had a son Jonathan. He later married Delvene Delaney and had a daughter, Emily.

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Caroline Laws played an important role in Laws’ later years. The Laws’ blended family supported his public and private life, with the children maturing in the public eye and ultimately, each choosing to go in different directions in life. 

What was John Laws Cause of Death?

John Laws passed away in his Woolloomooloo residence in Sydney at the age of 90 on the 8th of November 2025, when he had peaceful sleep along the backdrop of a health stable week unlike his previous weeks which suffered health issues including pneumonia. This report’s family stated the cause of death was age, although, age was the only detail made public.  

How Did Russell Crowe and John Williamson Honour John Laws?

Russell Crowe during the state funeral, offered his heart in eulogy encapsulating Laws’ societal and personal relationship impact by saying, “He was the voice of Australia.” John Williamson paying tribute to the spirit Laws stood for, “True Blue” a song was offered to the audience.

Sharing stories and reminiscing was also done by politicians like Premier Chris Minns as well as Marcia Hines and Dawn Fraser.

What Is John Laws Known For? Career Journey and Achievements

 What made John Laws stand out? Laws was the first person in radio in Australia to do the things that he did and is known for. He performed tough talkback radio and opened the lines to the audience for calls and was able to interview celebrities. He produced influential works and shaped the debate in the country on many issues. He produced country music and wrote books, one of which is 'John Laws Book of Uncommon Sense.' He hosted three television series, one of which was national. He also produced works for newspapers that had national coverage. He was awarded the CBE and OBE for his work in the field of broadcasting.