Graham “Richo” Richardson, the longtime former Labor senator, party powerbroker and media commentator, has died at 76.

2GB Breakfast host Ben Fordham announced the news on Saturday morning, saying he had spoken with Richardson’s family.

The outspoken Labor veteran had battled cancer for years, but remained active in the media until as late as September this year.

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