Tributes are flowing across the entertainment sector for media personality Bert Newton following his death on Saturday evening.
According to media reports, the television icon died while undergoing palliative care in Melbourne, after being admitted to hospital in March and eventually having his leg amputated. He was 83.
Newton was a consistent presence in the TV industry from its formation and was known for his work across Nine and Network 10 on programs such as In Melbourne Tonight, New Faces, Good Morning Australia, 20 to 1 and Bert’s Family Feud.
Vale Bert Newton.
My heart goes out to his family who have lost a husband, a father and friend. And to Australia who have lost an icon.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 30, 2021
A four-time recipient of the Gold Logie, he also hosted the awards 19 times.
In a statement, Nine director of television Michael Healy described Newton as a “giant” of the industry that entertained generations of Australians.
According to media reports, the television icon died while undergoing palliative care in Melbourne, after being admitted to hospital in March and eventually having his leg amputated. He was 83.
Newton was a consistent presence in the TV industry from its formation and was known for his work across Nine and Network 10 on programs such as In Melbourne Tonight, New Faces, Good Morning Australia, 20 to 1 and Bert’s Family Feud.
Vale Bert Newton.
My heart goes out to his family who have lost a husband, a father and friend. And to Australia who have lost an icon.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 30, 2021
A four-time recipient of the Gold Logie, he also hosted the awards 19 times.
In a statement, Nine director of television Michael Healy described Newton as a “giant” of the industry that entertained generations of Australians.
- 10/31/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
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