Cometti covered a range of sports but was perhaps best known for his work as a VFL/AFL commentator on television from 1986.
ABC presenter Mark Gibson fought back tears as he broke the news on Perth radio this morning.
"Dennis Cometti is a legend of this state in broadcasting, in sports, in media, and is a much-loved member of the community," he said.
"Dennis has been unwell for several years. This is a great, great loss for Western Australia."
The Geraldton native also played 40 matches for West Perth in the WAFL before injuries prevented a career in the VFL in 1971.
Cometti worked for the ABC from 1972 to 1986, calling Test cricket for more than a decade, before jumping across to Seven to cover the footy.
He also broadcast three Summer Olympic Games — in Barcelona (1992), Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000).
Cometti was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2019 and the Australian Football Hall of Fame a year later.
Source: www.abc.net.au
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