Laurie Oakes and Derryn Hinch tweeting that Phil Davis, early current affairs pioneer with Willesee on Seven, newspaper police reporter for the Sydney Sun and Daily Mirror plus parliamentary press secretary, has died
Country music star Craig Strickland has been found dead, after going missing in bushland on December 27. He was 29.
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NEW: Country singer Craig Strickland, who went missing Dec. 27 while on a hunting trip, has been found dead, Oklahoma Highway Patrol says.
Robert Stigwood, mentor to the Bee Gees, Eric Clapton and Cream, dies at 81.
Australian-born manager was also known for his work as a musical producer and worked on Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar
Robert Stigwood, who managed the Bee Gees at the height of their fame, produced and released Cream’s self-titled debut, and guided Eric Clapton’s successful solo career while producing musicals for the stage and screen, has died aged 81.
Robin Gibb’s son Spencer described Stigwood as ‘a creative genius with a very quick and dry wit’, and the driving force behind the Bee Gees’ career.
Osher Gunsberg has just announced his engagement to partner Audrey, KIIS is reporting.
“Ground Control to Major Tom.
Commencing countdown, engines on.
Check ignition and may God’s love be with you.“
Both Starman and Life on Mars? has left me a crying mess. Heartbroken.
That’s tragic. He was great and while I wasn’t specifically a massive fan of his music, I do appreciate it and recognise his cultural influences and how much of an influence he has been on so many other artists.
I’ve heard a rumour from Ground Control
Oh no, don’t say it’s true
Ashes to ashes…
@JBar l also was a fan of Bowie but watching brekky TV here in UK, l really learnt a lot about his career and how much he really did influence so many artists over so many years.
He died aged 69 after an 18 month battle with cancer,on Friday 8th January which was his birthday his twenty fifth and now his last album 'Blackstar’was released. RIP Bowie.
We had a brief tribute on The Project tonight which was probably whipped up really fast considering when the news broke here in Australia. It was beautifully prepared as were the fond memories shared by the panelists tonight Pete Heliiar, Waleed Aly, Chris Bath and Freddie Flintoff. I expect we’ll see a lot more tributes over the next few days/weeks.
@JBar thanks for filling me in with those details.
Of course here it’s a massive story and heaps of tribute shows already announced for tonight on TV and radio today.
Wouldn’t surprise me his last album will be at the top of charts here at the end of the week and record companies probably already planning to re-release his albums.
Jerry is still an attractive lady at aged 59, l do wonder what attracts her to the old fart, is it true love or the love of his money. Gee l’m being so cynical!
Alan Rickman, the British actor who famously portrayed Harry Potter character Severus Snape, has passed away. He was aged 69.
Two in one week. Both 69. Both cancer. What a fucked week.
Singer Celine Dion’s husband Rene Angelil has died after a long battle with throat cancer aged 73.He was also he mentor and manager.
Former VFL /AFL player and coach of West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Ken Judge has died aged 58 after cancer battle.