The duo worked together until Ross 's death from cancer in April 1973 .
Following Daly 's departure , Martin Ross became Adair 's on - air news partner for the next three years , then teamed with Murray Stewart when Adair left .
The duo worked together until Martin Ross 's death from cancer in April 1973 .
Following Daly 's departure , Martin Ross became Adair 's on - air news partner for the next three years , then teamed with Murray Stewart when Adair left .