Legendary Australian rock musician Chris Turner, who performed with Angry Anderson and Billy Thorpe, died on Wednesday in his late 60s, following a long health battle. The beloved guitarist’s death was confirmed on social media on Thursday by his close friend, popular US blues singer Cletis Carr. ‘Still processing the loss of my long-time friend, … Read more
Veteran racing presenter and analyst Warren Huntly has died aged 63. The Victorian presenter and form analyst, who quit his nine-to-five job to pursue his passion for racing commentary, passed away on Sunday, following a long cancer battle. Warren was highly respected in the radio and TV industry, particularly for his journey from the bottom … Read more
Beloved Australian presenter and newsreader Alison Drower has died. The veteran media star, who was aged in her late ’50s, passed away on Sunday at a Canberra hospital following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Drower was a trailblazing newsreader and industry mentor whose career spanned decades of Australian radio and television. … Read more
Graham White, the visionary broadcaster who was instrumental in shaping some of the ABC’s most beloved programs, died peacefully on Sunday aged 93. During a celebrated career spanning more than three decades, White held several senior roles and helped create some of the public broadcaster’s most iconic shows. His roles included head of rural broadcasting … Read more
Tributes have poured in for beloved Sydney musician Michael Sutherland, after his sudden passing this week. Michael was the founding drummer for popular ’90s funk outfit Skunkhour. The band took to their official social media pages on Friday to break the sad news that Michael had suddenly died on Wednesday. The band posted a series … Read more
Trailblazing Aussie musician John Painter, who founded the Australian Chamber Orchestra and helped shape the nation’s classical music scene, has died aged 92. The revered cellist passed away in Canberra on Saturday, September 13, marking the end of a towering career that spanned more than seven decades. Born in Adelaide in 1932, Painter initially trained … Read more
It has been five years since Lisa Curry tragically lost her 33-year-old daughter Jaimi following a long battle with alcoholism and an eating disorder. On Sunday, the champion Aussie swimmer took to social media to share a moving tribute on the anniversary of Jaimi’s death, revealing that she is finally able to smile again following … Read more
Acclaimed New Zealand–born actor Robin Chadwick died earlier this month at his home in America, after a long health battle. The acting legend was born in the small city of Rotorua in 1939 and passed away in Weehawken, New Jersey, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Chadwick began his esteemed career in the 1960’s, after winning … Read more
Australia has long been a breeding ground for world-class acting talent, from Chris Hemsworth to Margot Robbie – countless performers have soared from local recognition to global superstardom. But not every promising career is destined to reach its peak; for several rising Australian actors, their lives – and their shot at Hollywood stardom – were tragically … Read more
Trailblazing Channel Seven star Marion Leyer died late last month, aged 84, after suffering a medical emergency behind the wheel. Leyer was a beloved figure in Australian television whose career spanned decades at Perth’s Channel Seven and Ten, starting in 1960 when she was 18 years old. A family friend shared the heartbreaking news of … Read more
Legendary Australian ballet dancer and choreographer Garth Welch died on Tuesday, September 2, aged 89. No cause of death has been provided, and it is believed he was in poor health for several years. A towering figure in Australian dance, Welch enjoyed a career of nearly 50 years and was renowned for both his classical … Read more
Legendary BAFTA-winning New Zealand movie producer John Barnett died on Sunday, aged 80. The Auckland-born producer began his career in 1973 and went on to run the country’s largest production company, South Pacific Pictures, from 1992 to 2015. The industry veteran produced some of NZ’s most acclaimed productions across his celebrated career, including the 2002 Oscar-nominated … Read more
Legendary New Zealand-born cinematographer John Bartley died on Sunday in Los Angeles, aged 78. The Emmy Award-winning cameraman was born in Wellington in 1947, and went on to become one of film and TV’s most expressive visual storytellers. His death was confirmed by his close friend, Australian filmmaker Polly Pierce, in a social media statement. … Read more
