move to 2GB. An angry Zemanek called for Carlton to be sacked and for the Australian Broadcasting Authority to investigate him for "irresponsible journalism". The "debate" between the two broadcasters degenerated over the next few days, with Carlton calling Zemanek "a little shit", "a village idiot", and "a stunted runt" and Zemanek calling Carlton "a turd" and "a ponce" with "his head up his backside". After Zemanek's death, Carlton stated on his breakfast show at 2UE that he hated Zemanek and would only attend his funeral to check that he was really dead, causing 2UE management to publicly denounce Carlton. Carlton made his comment while showbiz reporter Peter Ford was doing a report on Zemanek's funeral. At the time Ford made light of Carlton's comments. On reflection, however, he was disgusted and blasted Carlton on 2UE that day. Ford explained that Zemanek was a mentor and friend and that he was disgusted with what Carlton had said. Ford resigned from his spot on Carlton's program (but continues to report for other 2UE programs). Personal life Stan and his wife, Marcella Zemanek, had two daughters, Gaby and Melissa, and two grandchildren at the time of his death. He supported the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL, before moving to Melbourne (where Australian rules football is the dominant football code), where he elected to support the Carlton Football Club. Ill health, retirement and death Zemanek was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive brain tumour that is almost universally fatal within a few years, in May 2006. Treatment included chemotherapy and radiotherapy in addition to surgery performed by Charles Teo. After rumours in 2006, Zemanek's retirement, and intention to look after his health and spend time with his family, was announced on 9 December 2006. His final show went to air on 22 December 2006. Many in the commercial radio industry paid tribute to Zemanek on-air, including his former on-air colleagues and, later, rivals (on 2GB), Alan Jones and Ray Hadley. While Zemanek intended to return to Beauty and the Beast in early 2007, and he celebrated his 60th birthday with former Beauty and the Beast co-stars, his health deteriorated in retirement. In June 2007, he and his wife cut short a planned holiday due to illness, and in early July 2007 his family announced that he was dying. He died in his sleep in the early hours on 12 July 2007.