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Mark Beretta Tears Up on Final Sunrise Show
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Veteran reporter Mark Beretta became emotional on his last day.
- He received a surprise call from Olympian Cathy Freeman.
- Beretta is leaving to spend more time with family and fight cancer.
Mark Beretta, a veteran sports reporter, became visibly emotional during his final broadcast on Sunrise, marking the end of a 30-year career with Channel Seven.
His departure was amplified by a poignant phone call from Australian Olympian Cathy Freeman, who called to express her well wishes. Beretta shared fond memories of Freeman's iconic journey, including her silver medal win in Atlanta and subsequent gold in Sydney, which brought him to tears.
Beretta is stepping away from his role to focus on family matters, particularly his mother's ongoing fight with cancer, and to dedicate more time to supporting cancer research. He expressed deep gratitude for his tenure on Sunrise, cherishing the experiences and friendships made over 22 years.
