Numerous tributes have been left online by fans mourning Charmaine Dragun, the TV newsreader whose body was found at a notorious suicide spot in Sydney.
Numerous tributes have been left online by fans mourning Charmaine Dragun, the TV newsreader whose body was found at a notorious suicide spot in Sydney.
The Network Ten star's death was "a sad and tragic loss - so heartbreaking", wrote one person on Vogue's website. "I will miss her sweet smile and voice."
The Network Ten star's death was "a sad and tragic loss - so heartbreaking", wrote one person on Vogue's website. "I will miss her sweet smile and voice."
Another, on the Australian Media site, said: "What a shock - so young and had a bright future as a newsreader."
Another, on the Australian Media site, said: "What a shock - so young and had a bright future as a newsreader."
Dragun's parents said they hoped that she would be "remembered as an angel".
Dragun's parents said they hoped that she would be "remembered as an angel".
The 29-year-old "brought joy and light to everyone she met", added Michael and Estelle Dragun, in a statement published by Sydney's Daily Telegraph newspaper.
The 29-year-old "brought joy and light to everyone she met", added Michael and Estelle Dragun, in a statement published by Sydney's Daily Telegraph newspaper.
"We wish to thank all for their thoughts and support during this challenging time."
"We wish to thank all for their thoughts and support during this challenging time."
Such a beautiful person, lost to us all A fan's tribute on the Yahoo message board
Such a beautiful person, lost to us all A fan's tribute on the Yahoo message board
The presenter's death was announced on Friday, shortly after her body was discovered at the bottom of cliffs at The Gap in the Watsons Bay area of Sydney.
The presenter's death was announced on Friday, shortly after her body was discovered at the bottom of cliffs at The Gap in the Watsons Bay area of Sydney.
Police said they were not treating her death as suspicious, a statement which suggested she had committed suicide.
Police said they were not treating her death as suspicious, a statement which suggested she had committed suicide.
Dragun was based at Network Ten's studios in Sydney, from where she presented news bulletins shown in her native Western Australia.
Dragun was based at Network Ten's studios in Sydney, from where she presented news bulletins shown in her native Western Australia.
It was widely reported in the Australian media that she had been suffering from depression since moving from Perth to Sydney.
It was widely reported in the Australian media that she had been suffering from depression since moving from Perth to Sydney.
'Complete sadness'
'Complete sadness'
Compilation clips of her work were posted as tributes on the MySpace and YouTube websites.
Compilation clips of her work were posted as tributes on the MySpace and YouTube websites.
One fan wrote on YouTube: "I was shocked to hear of her death. She was a nice, beautiful and adorable newsreader. She was so articulate. RIP."
One fan wrote on YouTube: "I was shocked to hear of her death. She was a nice, beautiful and adorable newsreader. She was so articulate. RIP."
Network Ten described its "shock and sadness" at the "terrible" newsEighty-three people had joined a Facebook group called "Charmaine Dragun Rest in Peace".
Network Ten described its "shock and sadness" at the "terrible" newsEighty-three people had joined a Facebook group called "Charmaine Dragun Rest in Peace".
On the Vogue website, one comment said: "How sad that another young life ends too soon. Her mum taught at my high school."
On the Vogue website, one comment said: "How sad that another young life ends too soon. Her mum taught at my high school."
Another fan wrote: "There are no words, just feelings of complete sadness. Much love and strength to all of her family and friends."
Another fan wrote: "There are no words, just feelings of complete sadness. Much love and strength to all of her family and friends."
"I really loved her reading the local news here in Perth," a post on the TVAus forum read. "She was the best one on that network."
"I really loved her reading the local news here in Perth," a post on the TVAus forum read. "She was the best one on that network."
She was described as an "intelligent, talented newsreader, who I could see having a highly successful career" in another tribute on that site. "It is just a terrible tragedy."
She was described as an "intelligent, talented newsreader, who I could see having a highly successful career" in another tribute on that site. "It is just a terrible tragedy."
And on the Yahoo message board, one person said Dragun was "such a beautiful person, lost to us all".
And on the Yahoo message board, one person said Dragun was "such a beautiful person, lost to us all".
If you would like to pay your own tribute to Charmaine Dragun, you can send us your thoughts using the form below. We will publish a selection of responses received.
If you would like to pay your own tribute to Charmaine Dragun, you can send us your thoughts using the form below. We will publish a selection of responses received.
For any life to end in such a way is more than a tragedy. So sorry that help was not on hand. Perhaps we will understand one day.Dennis Collins, Maidstone, UK
For any life to end in such a way is more than a tragedy. So sorry that help was not on hand. Perhaps we will understand one day.Dennis Collins, Maidstone, UK
I'm shocked to see photos of such a bright, beautiful young lady lose her life tragically. My thoughts are with her family and everyone at Perth who miss her presence. Manal Karadsheh, Amman, Jordan
I'm shocked to see photos of such a bright, beautiful young lady lose her life tragically. My thoughts are with her family and everyone at Perth who miss her presence. Manal Karadsheh, Amman, Jordan
This was extremely sad. I hope she will RIP and, as written above, may she be remembered as an angel.Simrin, London, UK
This was extremely sad. I hope she will RIP and, as written above, may she be remembered as an angel.Simrin, London, UK
I am an Aussie living in Denver so I always try to keep up on the news down there. This has saddened me deeply. I lost a sibling to suicide nine years ago. Charmaine's family have a long and bumpy road ahead of them. Lee Carlton, Colorado, USA
Australia has lost a rising star called Charmaine Dragun. My condolences to Australia and Network Ten on the loss of one of the greatest personalities in news.Roberto C. Alvarez-Galloso, CPUR, Miami, Florida
Australia has lost a rising star called Charmaine Dragun. My condolences to Australia and Network Ten on the loss of one of the greatest personalities in news.Roberto C. Alvarez-Galloso, CPUR, Miami, Florida
I feel so sad at learning about the loss of Charmaine. My thoughts are with her family. Gary, Chippenham, UK
I feel so sad at learning about the loss of Charmaine. My thoughts are with her family. Gary, Chippenham, UK
May Charmaine's soul rest in peace and may God give all the strength to her family to pass through these difficult times. Also, let the world realise there are a lot of struggling young people out there who need immediate help.Ajith Hariharan, New Jersey, USA
May Charmaine's soul rest in peace and may God give all the strength to her family to pass through these difficult times. Also, let the world realise there are a lot of struggling young people out there who need immediate help.Ajith Hariharan, New Jersey, USA
Words cannot convey the sadness and deep loss to her family and close friends. Keep near to each other and support one another. A tragic loss to the news community as well.Janet Weiner, Cranford, New Jersey
Words cannot convey the sadness and deep loss to her family and close friends. Keep near to each other and support one another. A tragic loss to the news community as well.Janet Weiner, Cranford, New Jersey
Although I have never seen her, I sympathise with her family. RIP.Pauline Evans, Los Angeles, California
Although I have never seen her, I sympathise with her family. RIP.Pauline Evans, Los Angeles, California
Such a beautiful talented girl - a great loss to family and friends.Helen Thomson., Edinburgh, UK
Such a beautiful talented girl - a great loss to family and friends.Helen Thomson., Edinburgh, UK
Sad to hear of the news. Condolences to Australia and her family.Mark Dempsey, Notts, UK
Sad to hear of the news. Condolences to Australia and her family.Mark Dempsey, Notts, UK
Although I hever never heard of Charmaine before today, never seen her programme, and live in the UK, I would just like to express my sincere shock and sadness at this news. Not just my life, nor Australia - but the entire world is a poorer place without her.Andy Keely, UK
Although I hever never heard of Charmaine before today, never seen her programme, and live in the UK, I would just like to express my sincere shock and sadness at this news. Not just my life, nor Australia - but the entire world is a poorer place without her.Andy Keely, UK
Please, if you are feeling sad and feel like ending it all, try to get help first. Talk to family, friends, and if you are alone, call a hotline. It's a medical condition that can be helped. People care and as you read here, strangers do too. Barb Kropik, Detroit, Michigan
Please, if you are feeling sad and feel like ending it all, try to get help first. Talk to family, friends, and if you are alone, call a hotline. It's a medical condition that can be helped. People care and as you read here, strangers do too. Barb Kropik, Detroit, Michigan
Depression is a very serious condition that takes the lives and ruins the lives of so many people, often at a young age. This obviously intelligent and talented young woman is another sad example. My father suffered from depression for many years,so I understand the problem and its ramifications. I sincerely regret the loss of this young lady. If you have depression, please seek help for it and give all the help you can to loved ones with this disease.Chuck Langham, Charlottesville, Virginia
Depression is a very serious condition that takes the lives and ruins the lives of so many people, often at a young age. This obviously intelligent and talented young woman is another sad example. My father suffered from depression for many years,so I understand the problem and its ramifications. I sincerely regret the loss of this young lady. If you have depression, please seek help for it and give all the help you can to loved ones with this disease.Chuck Langham, Charlottesville, Virginia
I am very sad to hear this news; there but for the grace of God go any of us. A sad loss and a pity no-one could help her in time. I hope she is in a better place...Zoe, Devon, UK
I am very sad to hear this news; there but for the grace of God go any of us. A sad loss and a pity no-one could help her in time. I hope she is in a better place...Zoe, Devon, UK
I'd never heard of her before, but am saddened by this story. I'm sure the depression was overwhelming, and how sad it was not treated. If nothing else, Charmaine's story might serve as a "wake-up" call to others in the same situation. Peace to her, and to the grieving family and friends.Diane, Las Vegas, Nevada
I'd never heard of her before, but am saddened by this story. I'm sure the depression was overwhelming, and how sad it was not treated. If nothing else, Charmaine's story might serve as a "wake-up" call to others in the same situation. Peace to her, and to the grieving family and friends.Diane, Las Vegas, Nevada
I am profoundly saddened to hear this news of Australia's rising star. It's true depression can catch anyone. May her soul rest in peace.Dheeresh Kadukan Velly, Kochi, India
