Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalDerryn HinchThe 82-year-old ‘human headline’ was an outspoken broadcaster, senator, organ transplant recipient, alcoholic, victims’ rights campaigner, who spent time in jail, married five times and was once Australia’s highest paid media personality.Updated July 10, 2026 — 2:55pm,first published 2:51pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon4:44Kangaroo Island fights back against catsVideo icon4:38NRL Tips - Round 21Video icon5:1613-year-old Aussie piano prodigy wows international audiencesVideo icon0:33Buckley reacts to Devils snubAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Walkouts, feuds and a celebrity cameo: Derryn Hinch’s memorable moments
The 82-year-old ‘human headline’ was an outspoken broadcaster, senator, organ transplant recipient, alcoholic, victims’ rights campaigner, who spent time in jail, married five times and was once Australia’s highest paid media personality.
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