High-profile Tasmanian media and advertising identity Tim Franklin has died, aged 60.

Mr Franklin's body was found in his house on Tuesday morning.

Police said his death appeared to be accidental and there were no suspicious circumstances.

Nicknamed Radar, Mr Franklin started as a DJ in commercial radio in several cities in the 1970s and 80s and made a guest appearance at New York's Studio 54.

During his time on air he won five Count Down rock awards.

Mr Franklin later went on to establish successful advertising company Radar Promotions.

He was also well known for his charity work and was nominated for Tasmanian of the Year.

Former commercial radio manager Ken Buntain hired Mr Franklin for his first announcing job in Tasmania, at 7HT FM.

"Tim arrived and he left us as King of the Kids," Mr Buntain said.

"He was full of life. He was a fantastic performer in front of an audience, particularly a radio audience," Mr Buntain said.

"I hope he's remembered for what he did, and that was look after the teenagers - give them the music, give them what they wanted, but don't ever forget they were teenagers."

Hobart Lord Mayor Sue Hickey also paid tribute to Mr Franklin.

"It's a very sad day, we lost a great public figure ... he was a very good benefactor to the city," she said.

"Tim was very generous to the community, he did a lot of community work and he was a great all-round guy.

"He sort of put marketing on the map in Tasmania as well."

A report is being prepared for the coroner.