Former Carlton President John Elliott dies

Former Carlton President John Elliott has died, aged 79.

The businessman’s son, 3AW broadcaster Tom Elliott, announced his father had died on Thursday night at the Epworth Hospital in Richmond.

The footy-loving Elliott was one of the country’s greatest characters, who brought colour and personality to the often grey world of business. He often said it was his ability to “never look back” that kept him going.

He also served as federal president of the Liberal Party.

Victorian Liberal Party leader Matthew Guy paid tribute to Elliott on Thursday evening, describing him as a “Liberal legend, devout Carlton FC man, unashamedly proud of Melbourne and Victoria”.

“He made things happen and will be sorely missed,” he said on Twitter.

Liberal MP Louise Staley described him as a giant of business, the Liberal Party and the Carlton Football Club.

Liberal heavyweight Brian Loughnane, in a tribute posted on social media, said: “An important figure in the life of the Party nationally and in Victoria during a crucial period. Always a source of sage advice. Will be greatly missed”.

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