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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Iconic Australian film critic David Stratton dead at 85
Australian film critic and writer David Stratton has died in hospital at the age of 85. The English-born film critic was best known for his role as co-host of film review shows alongside Margaret Pomeranz. His family confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon, saying he died peacefully in hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains. 'David's passion for film, commitment to Australian cinema, and generous spirit touched countless lives,' the family's statement read, per the ABC. 'He was adored as a husband, father, grand and great grand father and admired friend. 'David's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and the public recently and across his lifetime.' His family has requested privacy following the announcement of his death, however made one request. '(We) invite everyone to celebrate David's remarkable life and legacy by watching their favourite movie, or David's favourite movie of all time — Singin' In the Rain,' they said. More to come.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie TV legend dead at 85 after decades on screen with his long-running sidekick
Popular film critic David Stratton has died aged 85. He died peacefully in hospital near his Blue Mountains home west of Sydney, his family announced on Thursday. He was best known for starring on Australian screens alongside Margaret Pomeranz on various movie review shows. 'David's passion for film, commitment to Australian cinema, and generous spirit touched countless lives,' his family said. 'He was adored as a husband, father, grand and great grand father and admired friend. 'David's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and the public recently and across his lifetime.' More to come.
