Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Iconic 60s rockstar Viv Prince has died aged 84. The legendary drummer played in a variety of bands during the 1960s, including The Who, The Kinds, and Pretty Things. White Stripes star Jack White led the tributes on Friday with a snap of the ‘incredible drummer’ on his … 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 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
Members of the Australian television and advertising industry are in mourning following the sudden death of long-time Network 10 sales leader Kat Droulers. Droulers was in her 40s, and no cause of death has been revealed. Staff at Paramount ANZ were informed of her passing on Tuesday morning during a video call led by Chief … Read more
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
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
One of the last images of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne together has been released in a first look at an upcoming documentary on the singer’s life. The Black Sabbath singer, famously known as the Prince of Darkness, died last month at the age of 76 – just weeks after performing his final concert. In the photo, … Read more
Sharon Osbourne has revealed her husband Ozzy’s heartwarming final words about his fans after he said farewell to them with his last Black Sabbath concert. The Black Sabbath frontman, famously known as the Prince of Darkness, died on last month at the age of 76 – just weeks after performing his final show with the band. … Read more
