Ben Fordham's Father, John Dies After Battle With Cancer

Radio Personality Takes Break After Father's Death

Fordham Company Managed Ben's Career

As of 2008, Ben Fordham was managed by the Fordham Company, which was run by his late father, John. In March 2014, Fordham announced that he would be leaving the company.

John Fordham sadly passed away aged 75 after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. Sydney radio personality Ben Fordham confirmed he will stay off the air for the remainder of the year after his father, John Fordham, passed away.

John Fordham died on November 10, 2019, after a three-year battle with throat cancer. Ben Fordham shared the news on his Instagram at the time.