- His mum died of cancer at the age of 69.
- A sister had breast cancer and a brother is resiliently recovering from a stroke.
- When married to Jacki Weaver - used to own "his and hers Rolls Royces".
- Engaged to marry girlfriend Chanel Hayton in February 2006. Made the announcement on his Melbourne talkback show (3AW) on 4 Nov 2005.
- With help from the Cabrini Hospital in Melbourne, Derryn has been battling with Septicaemia since the latter half of October 2006. He plans a return to 3AW on November 8.
- Revealed on 60 Minutes on 4 March 2007, that he was suffering from advanced cirrhosis of the liver and was scheduled for an operation in the middle of March. He said there was a chance that a growth on his liver could turn cancerous.
- Radio presenter on afternoon drive 4-6pm on Melbourne's 3AW. (March 2005)
- New Zealand citizen.
- When he arrived in New York City, he bought a White Ford Thunderbird.
- In the United States the first car he bought was a bright green Ford Falcon.
- When Bureau Chief for Fairfax, he inherited the company car, a Mark Ten Sedan Jaguar.
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