Judith Whelan, a former editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and editorial director at the ABC, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 63.
Whelan was married to Christopher Henning and had two children, Sophia and Patrick.
ABC managing director David Anderson said Whelan was loved and respected across the ABC, especially by radio and regional teams.
"Judith was a terrific colleague and friend, caring deeply about the people she worked with and meeting every challenge with warmth, compassion and wit," he said.
Whelan started at the Sydney Morning Herald as a cadet.
Bevan Shields, the current editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, said Whelan was a wonderful editor, colleague and friend.
“She was at the Herald for more than three decades and remains part of our DNA. We are heartbroken by her death," he said.
“She had a finely tuned news radar but also revelled in journalism that could entertain and inform readers. She was a natural leader and a beautiful person. Our thoughts are with Chris, Sophia, and Patrick.”
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