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Former Channel 7 crew member Sam Beattie found dead in his Sydney home

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Tributes have flooded in for highly respected former Sunday Night sound recordist Sam Beattie after the popular crew member was found dead at his Sydney home last week.

Sunday Night sound recordist Sam Beattie has been found dead at his Sydney home.

The fishing enthusiast and avid gardener, who has battled depression in recent years, had been a long-running staff member of Seven’s now-defunct current affairs show before moving into independent documentaries and reality television.

Although the public may not recognize Beattie’s name, tributes have poured in from those who worked alongside ‘Sammy’ and experienced his hard work and dedication first-hand.

Former Sunday Night Star Steve Pennells He told Inside Mail that he learned a lot from the gregarious Soundo both professionally and personally during their time together.

“I am deeply saddened to learn of Sam’s passing,” Pennells said.

‘Sam was not only a brilliant sound engineer but also a friendly and trustworthy colleague during my early years at Sunday Night.

‘I will never forget his calm professionalism and unwavering support, especially during a particularly challenging mission in Lebanon.

“The crew are rarely the faces of a show like that, but the magic you saw on screen had more to do with their hard work than any of us.

Tributes have flooded in for highly respected former Sunday Night sound recordist Sam Beattie after the popular crew member was found dead at his Sydney home last week.

Sam Beattie with American rapper Snoop Dogg during the filming of Seven's Sunday Night

Sam Beattie with American rapper Snoop Dogg during the filming of Seven’s Sunday Night

‘Sam was one of the good ones. “It was a pleasure to work with him and he will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to work alongside him.”

His thoughts were echoed by Sunday Night’s founding executive producer Mark Llewellyn.

“Sam Beattie was not only good at his job – very good, in fact – but, more importantly, he was a good man,” he told Inside Mail.

‘His colleagues loved him, as did the interviewees he questioned along the way.

“He had this great ability to make them feel relaxed and a little bit more comfortable.” Sam was simply a great guy and his loss is deeply felt.

‘Like everyone who worked with Sam, I am speechless. Too young. Just heartbreaking.’

Cameraman and close friend Andrew Eavis He also shared a heartfelt tribute.

‘Okay-Sam Beattie. I will miss you my friend,’ he said.

Late Sunday Night soundman Sam Beattie (centre) working with reporter Ross Coulthart and cameraman Ray Blewitt.

Late Sunday Night soundman Sam Beattie (centre) working with reporter Ross Coulthart and cameraman Ray Blewitt.

Late Sunday Night sound engineer Sam Beattie (second from right) during an interview with comedian Barry Humphries.

Late Sunday Night sound engineer Sam Beattie (second from right) during an interview with comedian Barry Humphries.

‘I loved your dedication, your friendship and your entertaining company. This post is dedicated to you and all the people you made happy, there were many.

‘I was lucky to be a friend. Rest in peace, Sam.

Seven’s flagship current affairs program was canceled by the network in late 2019.

If you are struggling with depression, call the dedicated operators at Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

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