Deaths of Minor Celebrities

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Hugh Cornish, 90

Trailblazing Australian presenter dies at 90

Trailblazing Australian TV personality Hugh Cornish died in a Queensland retirement village earlier this week aged 90.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Michael Leunig, 79

'Pretty huge': Colleagues mourn cartoonist Michael Leunig

Australian cartoonist, poet and writer Michael Leunig has died aged 79 in the early hours of Thursday morning.

www.abc.net.au

 

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John Marsden, 74

John Marsden, author of Tomorrow, When the War Began, dies aged 74

Marsden’s death was confirmed in a letter from one of two schools he founded saying: ‘He died at his desk in his home, doing what he loved, writing’

www.theguardian.com

 

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Art Evans, 82

Art Evans Dies: ‘Die Hard 2’ & ‘A Soldier’s Story’ Actor Was 82

According to Art Evans' rep, the actor died of diabetes on Saturday, Dec. 21.

deadline.com

 

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Burt the Crocodile, 90

Saltwater crocodile from iconic movie Crocodile Dundee dies at remarkable age

A Saltwater crocodile that starred in the classic Australian movie Crocodile Dundee died in Darwin over the...

www.9news.com.au

 

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Olivia Hussey, 73

Olivia Hussey Eisley Dies: ‘Romeo And Juliet’ Actress Was 73

Olivia Hussey Eisley, the actress who shot to fame as one of the title characters in Franco Zeffirelli's controversial 'Romeo and Juliet,' died peacefully today.

deadline.com

 

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President Jimmy Carter, 100.

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

www.9news.com.au

 

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Linda Lavin, 87

Linda Lavin Dies: ‘Alice’ Star & Tony-Winning Broadway Actor Was 87

Linda Lavin, known for her role in the sitcom Alice and for her Tony-winning turn in the 1986 play Broadway Bound, died Dec. 29. She was 87.

deadline.com

 

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A tribute to the musicians that we have lost in 2024

 

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Chad Morgan,

Aussie country music legend dies

‘His warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.’

7news.com.au

 

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Jocelyn Wildenstein, 84
(She wasn't nicknamed the "Bride of Wildenstein" for nothing... learn to say No!)

'Catwoman' socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein dies at 84 in Paris

Wildenstein was famed for her extensive plastic surgeries which led to her 'cat-like' appearance.

www.9news.com.au

 

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Wayne Osmond, 73

Brother to Donny.

‘Legend has left the Earth’: Pop group singer dies aged 73

A singer famed for his chart-topping pop hits sung alongside his brothers, has died aged 73.

thenightly.com.au

 

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Petr Yarrow, 86

Peter Yarrow, Folk Music Great With Peter, Paul and Mary, Dead at 86 - Rolling Stone Australia

"Puff, the Magic Dragon" singer was convicted of child sex abuse and received a presidential pardon. He died at 86

au.rollingstone.com

 

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Petr Yarrow, 86

Peter Yarrow, Folk Music Great With Peter, Paul and Mary, Dead at 86 - Rolling Stone Australia

"Puff, the Magic Dragon" singer was convicted of child sex abuse and received a presidential pardon. He died at 86

au.rollingstone.com

Jimmy Carter pardoned him for child sex abuse? Ugh. And here was me thinking Carter was a decent guy.

 

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Ron Challinor, 80

Beloved Australian actor dead

Ron Challinor, beloved star of the Australian stage and screen, has died aged 80.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Tony Slattery, 65,
British Actor and Comedian

Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

www.bbc.com

 

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Simon Townsend, 79

Simon Townsend, star Australian children’s TV presenter, dies aged 79

Former journalist, who became a household name with Wonder World in the 1980s, died ‘surrounded by writers, actors, activists and Italians’

www.theguardian.com

 

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David Lynch, 78

David Lynch, groundbreaking Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78

The American television and film maker's surrealist work was hailed for its distinctive style. His family says there is a "big hole in the world" following his death.

www.sbs.com.au

 

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Dame Joan Plowright, 95.

UK theatre and film legend Joan Plowright dies, aged 95

One of Britain's most celebrated screen and stage actors has died surrounded by her loved ones.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Leila Hayes, 82

https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/01/vale-leila-hayes.htmlg