Celebrities pay tribute to music legend Glenn Wheatley: 'What a man, what a life'

A number of Aussie stars have taken to social media to mourn Glenn Wheatley, the 74-year-old music industry icon who died from COVID-19- related complications.

Wheatley had been sick with coronavirus for the past weeks and is believed to have passed away in Melbourne yesterday.

Delta Goodrem shared a heartfelt tribute on her social media, saying she is "forever grateful" to her former manager for guiding her in her music career.

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"Glenn impacted the lives of so many, including mine," she wrote.

"I will always remember him calling my family about my music after hearing a demo CD from when I was just 13 years old. What followed was many treasured memories.

"I am forever grateful for our time together in my early career. May he Rest In Peace. All my love and prayers are with his family at this time x."

2GB's breakfast host Ben Fordham paid tribute to the late icon on his radio show, saying, "without Glenn Wheatley, there'd be no John Farnham".

Wheatley was Farnham's manager and mortgaged his house to fund the Whispering Jack album.

"Australia has lost a legend of the music industry. We send our prayers to Glenn's wife, Gaynor and their three children: Tim, Samantha and Kara," Fordham said.

In a statement posted to their Facebook page, The Masters Apprentices said they were "deeply saddened" by Wheatley's death. Wheatley played bass for the band in the 1960s.

"He has left his mark forever on Australian Music," they said.

"We will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Gaynor, son Tim and daughters Samantha and Kara.

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"Always a Masters Apprentice! With thoughts, memories and love — Brian, Mick, Gavin, Rick, Craig and Bill."

Today Show entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins led tributes overnight, saying he was "gutted" to learn of the tragic news.

"What a man ... what a life ... what a beautiful family ... RIP," Wilkins tweeted.

Today Extra host David Campbell also honoured the music manager, writing, "This is so bloody sad. What a lovely man. My thoughts go to Gaynor and the family. Also to John Farnham, their legacy was remarkable."

Peter FitzSimons called Wheatley a "fascinating man" and noted the music legend's determination in the industry.

"Sorry to hear this. Fascinating man. Extraordinary life, with some great ups and devastating downs, but he came through it all smiling," he tweeted.

See more tributes below:

More to come.