Ewan Dixon has died, after struggling to recover from a horse riding accident. 

The Triple M presenter passed away on September 24 at the Angliss Hospital in Ferntree Gully, Victoria. 

It is understood he had been working with a disability worker for three months prior to his death. 

The sad news was announced by friend Gavin Wood in a Facebook post. 

'Ewan was involved in a very bad horse accident. He fought so hard to get fit and well but his injuries were too severe,' the post read. 

'He was my panel operator at Gold FM in Melbourne and did many on-air gigs around the country. Vale Ewan Dixon.'

Friends and fans were quick to share tributes to the radio star online. 

'RIP buddy. I worked with Ewan at 4GGG on the Goldy back in the '80s,' wrote radio announcer Moyd Kay on Facebook.

'A very passionate broadcaster and a bit of a character. Condolences to his family.'

Podcaster Rob Hartnett said: 'Ewan was a legendary twiddler of knobs and switches and made me sound half decent during our shows together. 

'He was also a super nice guy. Condolences to his family and friends.'

'Remembering the blast we had in those years on Gold 104.3 and the enthusiasm and passion he had for radio,' penned Leanne Bromley.

Dixon was born in Toowoomba, Queensland and worked as a radio announcer in both Australia and in the USA. 

He forged a career primarily in Victoria on stations including Triple M, 3SR and Gold 104.3. 

Dixon additionally worked extensively in Queensland, with roles at 4GY, B105 and The Breeze.

He also spent some time in the United States in the 1990s, where he had an on-air role at RadioHits.us.