Iconic Aussie star TV dies, fans distraught

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Iconic Aussie star TV dies, fans distraught
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Legendary Australian actor Brian Wenzel has died aged 94.

Actor Brian Wenzel holding his 1982 Silver Logie for best supporting actor in A Country Practice – picture Michael Marschall“It is with great sadness that we remember the life of beloved Australian actor Brian Wenzel ,” she said.

“His iconic and revered performances spanned multiple Australian generations with his wit and humour shining through to the end. “A passionate family man and devoted Carlton supporter leaves an irreplaceable mark on the Australian film and television industry.”He then scored the role of a liftetime as Frank Gilroy, an old-fashioned and uptight sergeant who was the heart offor 12 years. The beloved soap ran from 1981 to 1993, and the show amassed a whopping 1,058 episodesHis acclaimed role as Gilroy earned Wenzel a Logie Award for Best Actor in 1981.

Wenzel’s later years were sadly marred by his tragic battle with dementia, leading him to enter nursing care in September 2022, which he shared with his beloved wife Linda.Bernard Hill, who played the captain in Titanic and King Theoden in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has died suddenly ahead of a scheduled appearance.An Australian actor has died suddenly at the age of 38, sparking an outpouring of grief and support across Australia from the musical theatre community.

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