Radio icon Phil Brady crawls for his life after a harrowing accident: ‘I’m a tough old bird’
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The world of radio and television is filled with larger-than-life personalities, but few are as resilient as Phil Brady, the 84-year-old Australian radio legend.
Recently, Brady found himself in a harrowing situation that tested his mettle and survival instincts.
Brady, best known for his work on Melbourne's 3AW's Remember When show, was out for a routine walk with his Golden Retriever, Oro, when the unexpected happened.
The boisterous dog lurched suddenly, startling a passer-by and sending Brady sprawling onto the concrete.
The fall resulted in a broken hip, leaving Brady incapacitated and unable to walk.
In a testament to his grit and determination, Brady spent the next hour crawling along his driveway, inch by inch, to reach his house and raise the alarm.
'I had to crawl on my belly from the garden to reach my phone,' Brady recounted.
'And I could only do that by pulling on different plants in the garden along the way to help me move forward inch by inch.'
The situation was agonising, but Brady's spirit remained unbroken.
'It was agony. I am alive, though, and that is all that matters,' he said.
The incident occurred late at night, adding more difficulty to Brady's predicament. However, his quick thinking and determination to survive saw him through the ordeal.
After reaching his house, he was able to call for help and was subsequently taken to Melbourne's Epworth Hospital for surgery.
The accident meant Brady taking time off from his regular Remember When gig, which he hosts along with Simon Owens.
However, Brady remains optimistic about his recovery. He is currently in rehabilitation and hopes to return to his show in a few weeks.
Brady said he was a ‘tough old bird’, proving his spirit remains as strong as ever.
Brady's career in the media began in 1958 when he was just 19 years old. He started as an announcer at Channel Nine and quickly became a beloved figure in Australian television.
He worked closely with TV great Graham Kennedy on the variety show In Melbourne Tonight and hosted several TV quiz shows, including Concentration, Everybody's Talking, Moneymakers, Junior Moneymakers, Password, and Get the Message.
In his later years, Brady became a fan favourite on Channel 10's Good Morning Australia, where he presented a cooking segment.
In 2018, he was awarded an Order of Australia for his contributions to the media industry.
The incident reminds us of the challenges and the importance of emergency preparedness.
In a previous story, TV comedian Dave Hughes also faced a similar ordeal as he was rushed to a hospital following a surfing accident on the Gold Coast.
The incident left Hughes in what he described as the ‘worst pain’ of his life. You can read more about his story here.
Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? What safety measures do you have in place to prevent such incidents? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
Recently, Brady found himself in a harrowing situation that tested his mettle and survival instincts.
Brady, best known for his work on Melbourne's 3AW's Remember When show, was out for a routine walk with his Golden Retriever, Oro, when the unexpected happened.
The boisterous dog lurched suddenly, startling a passer-by and sending Brady sprawling onto the concrete.
Phil Brady was hospitalised after a harrowing accident. Credit: 3AW
The fall resulted in a broken hip, leaving Brady incapacitated and unable to walk.
In a testament to his grit and determination, Brady spent the next hour crawling along his driveway, inch by inch, to reach his house and raise the alarm.
'I had to crawl on my belly from the garden to reach my phone,' Brady recounted.
'And I could only do that by pulling on different plants in the garden along the way to help me move forward inch by inch.'
The situation was agonising, but Brady's spirit remained unbroken.
'It was agony. I am alive, though, and that is all that matters,' he said.
The incident occurred late at night, adding more difficulty to Brady's predicament. However, his quick thinking and determination to survive saw him through the ordeal.
After reaching his house, he was able to call for help and was subsequently taken to Melbourne's Epworth Hospital for surgery.
The accident meant Brady taking time off from his regular Remember When gig, which he hosts along with Simon Owens.
However, Brady remains optimistic about his recovery. He is currently in rehabilitation and hopes to return to his show in a few weeks.
Brady said he was a ‘tough old bird’, proving his spirit remains as strong as ever.
Brady's career in the media began in 1958 when he was just 19 years old. He started as an announcer at Channel Nine and quickly became a beloved figure in Australian television.
He worked closely with TV great Graham Kennedy on the variety show In Melbourne Tonight and hosted several TV quiz shows, including Concentration, Everybody's Talking, Moneymakers, Junior Moneymakers, Password, and Get the Message.
In his later years, Brady became a fan favourite on Channel 10's Good Morning Australia, where he presented a cooking segment.
In 2018, he was awarded an Order of Australia for his contributions to the media industry.
The incident reminds us of the challenges and the importance of emergency preparedness.
In a previous story, TV comedian Dave Hughes also faced a similar ordeal as he was rushed to a hospital following a surfing accident on the Gold Coast.
The incident left Hughes in what he described as the ‘worst pain’ of his life. You can read more about his story here.
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