AUSTRALIAN media personalities are paying tribute to ABC publicist Chris Chamberlin, who has died suddenly while holidaying in India.

Mr Chamberlin, a respected entertainment industry figure who was popular on Twitter, handled publicity for a number of ABC programs, including Foreign Correspondent and Four Corners, as well as for a number of award-winning Australian films.

The circumstances surrounding 39-year-old Mr Chamberlin’s death are not clear. He has been posting updates on his travels through India, up until a final tweet on June 23.

His friend David Scott has set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money to cover Mr Chamberlin’s funeral expenses.

“Many of you knew him as ‘PopCultureChris’ the funny face of ABC News,” Mr Scott wrote.

“Sadly he passed away whilst on holidays in India and as his friend, as his #1 fan and someone who will miss him more than words can ever describe, I know there are hundreds, thousands of you out there who want to give back to Chris in anyway they can for the cheer he brought to our lives.

“The money will be used to help bring Chris home so that his friends and family are able to say goodbye to this amazing human being properly.

“Chris was such an trusted and much loved figure in the Australian Pop Culture community as well as a very respected member of the Australia news industry. Let’s give him the send off he serves.”

Mr Chamberlin’s ABC colleagues, including 7.30 Report host Leigh Sales and radio host Dom Knight have taken to social media to pay tribute.

I'm so very sad to learn of the death of my colleague @popculturechris - just a delightful person to be around. Condolences to his nearest. — Leigh Sales (@leighsales) June 26, 2017

Oh that is sad news indeed. RIP. https://t.co/HyTB8WvmlU — Dom Knight (@domknight) June 26, 2017

Chris Chamberlain was a pleasure to work with. Always happy. A wonderful person. RIP @popculturechris. — Brenden Wood (@BrendenWood) June 26, 2017

Shocked to hear the passing of @popculturechris in India. One of the most fun, genuine people in Australian TV & film — Marc Fennell (@MarcFennell) June 26, 2017

Mr Chamberlin worked for Greater Union and Dendy Films before setting up his publicity company, Pop Culture.

According to Fairfax, he worked as a unit publicist for a number of Australian films, such as The Eye of The Storm starring Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis, and The Waiting City.