The South Australian arts industry is in mourning following the passing of legendary actor and puppeteer Michael Scheid on August 6. The veteran entertainer died in Adelaide with his family by his side, following a long health battle. Scheid was best known as the gentle voice and puppeteer behind Bookworm, the beloved character on the … Read more
Paul Kelly has shocked fans by announcing the death of one of Australia’s most beloved song characters, Joe, from his iconic 1996 hit How To Make Gravy. The revered singer-songwriter shared a poignant obituary in The Age on Monday mourning Joe – the convict cook and accidental star of an Aussie Christmas anthem – who … Read more
A trailblazing Indigenous actor and dancer who was awarded an Order of Australia in 2015 has died in Melbourne. The arts world is mourning the loss of Noel Tovey AM, a multi-award-winning dancer, actor, director, choreographer, mentor and storyteller. Noel, who passed away earlier this month aged 90, was a true pioneer – the first … Read more
A beloved Play School star has died in Sydney at age 89. Auckland-born jazz musician Judy Bailey, who worked as a pianist on the iconic children’s show, was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away in Willoughby on Friday. Bailey grew up in Whangārei and began formal piano and music theory training at the … Read more
Keith Bushnell, the legendary cameraman who captured the devastation Cyclone Tracy wreaked on Darwin in 1974, has died at age 81. The industry veteran, who is survived by his daughter, Robin, passed away on Friday, August 1, following a long health battle with dementia, reported NT News. He moved to Australia from England in the … Read more
Melbourne’s live music community is mourning the sudden death of local rock legend Andrew Hosking, who died aged 64 on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Known affectionately as Hocka, Hosking was the frontman of iconic Melbourne pub rock band Coupe Deville, who performed across Australia for over 35 years. His death was confirmed … Read more
A beloved star of the iconic ABC series We Can Be Heroes has died following a long illness. Mick Graham, who played Terry, the hilarious husband of Pat Mullins, passed away on July 27. His son Paddy confirmed his passing on social media. ‘It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of … Read more
Legendary Australian singer Col Joye died on Tuesday aged 89. The Sydney-born performer was renowned for his contributions to country, pop and rock and roll music across Australia. Born Colin Jacobson, he achieved a significant milestone as the first rock and roll artist to achieve a number one record nationwide in 1959, with his song … Read more
Viewers have been left outraged after the Logies In Memoriam segment on Sunday night failed to include tributes to two legendary Australian media icons. During the ceremony on Sunday, presenters Tara Brown and Deborah Hutton paid tribute to some of the stars who have died over the past year, including George Negus, Maggie Tabberer and … Read more
Channel Ten star Angela Bishop has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Australian actor David Argue, following his shock passing earlier this week. In her heartfelt tribute, Angela, 57, reminisced about her unique encounter with Argue, revealing an unexpected connection forged on the set of his 1983 movie BMX Bandits. ‘Sad to hear of the … Read more
Australian stage magician and entertainment trailblazer Arthur Coghlan died earlier this month aged 93, just days after celebrating his birthday. Coghlan brought a touch of magic, mystery and showbiz glamour to the Gold Coast for more than half a century. His career as a professional ‘escapologist’ spanned decades and he leaves an incredible mark on … Read more
Tributes have flooded in for legendary Australian singer Doug De Kroo, who died aged 84 this week at a regional NSW hospital, after a short battle with pneumonia. The Perth-born singer was one half of the iconic Aussie ’60s vocal group The De Kroo Brothers, who enjoyed enormous success across the country. His death was … Read more
An Australian woman who played a crucial but long-overlooked role in launching the global hula hoop craze has died in California aged 101. Joan Anderson, a former model who once worked alongside Marilyn Monroe, spotted the bamboo rings being used for exercise in Australia in the ’50s – and helped introduce the toy to the … Read more
