Channel 7 TV reporter Nathan Templeton, 44, found dead after suffering ‘medical episode’ while walking his dog

A TV reporter has been found dead after suffering a 'medical episode' while walking his dog.

Channel 7 presenter Nathan Templeton, 44, was discovered on a footpath near a river in Melbourne, Australia on Monday.

The news broadcaster leaves behind his wife Kate and two young sons Jack and James.

His family said today: "Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and a wonderful friend, who'll be missed by many."

Nathan was a well known presenter on Sunrise, working out of the Channel 7 Melbourne HQ.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and it is thought he suffered a medical issue during the walk.

Nathan worked as the Melbourne correspondent on Channel 7's breakfast show Sunrise and had been with the network for over 12 years.

Since late 2022, however, he had not been seen on air.

The broadcaster was instead working in behind-the-scenes roles throughout 2023 and 2024.

According to Daily Mail Australia, he was struggling with his health and was recieving support.

Just days before his death Nathan shared some sweet photos on Instagram enjoying treats on Easter morning with his sons.

He captioned them: "Favourite morning of the year".

Nathan's death was announced by his colleague Ann Sanders on air.

She said: "We're sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends who remember Nathan as an adoring father and a wonderful friend".

He was found in Zillah Crawcour Park, not far from his family home in Geelong.

A police spokesperson said: "Emergency services were called to a park in Newtown about 2.30pm where the man was located deceased.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage."

The network director Lewis Martin told staff today he was "profoundly saddened" by Templeton's passing.

He said: “The tragic news of Nathan’s passing has left us all at Seven profoundly saddened,” in an email to Nathan's colleagues.

“Nathan was a respected journalist whose passion for storytelling was evident in all his years reporting for Sunrise, 7NEWS and multiple Olympic Games.

“He was based out of Seven’s Melbourne headquarters but was well known and much-loved right across the network, and through his work on Sunrise and major sporting events, right around Australia.

“Our deepest condolences go out to his family, loved ones and especially his two young sons, during this difficult time.”

Fellow journalist Roger Oldridge paid tribute to Nathan, writing: "Almost everyone is labelled a "great bloke" once they're gone, but Nathan Templeton truly was.

"Viewers got to see the incredibly talented reporter; colleagues and friends got so much more. One of the funniest people you'd meet.

"So many great times. My heart goes out to those boys."

The Perth mayor and former colleague of Nathan's Basil Zempilas shared a snap of them together and wrote: "This is how I'll remember Nathan.

"Always happy, so reliable, incredibly hard-working and just so good to have on the team."