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Courier-Mail
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Australian actor David Argue, known for ‘Gallipoli' and ‘BMX Bandits', dies from cancer
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australian actor David Argue has died aged 65 after a battle with cancer. The Melbourne-born thespian – who starred alongside fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman in her second movie credit, the 1983 film BMX Bandits – was best known for playing 'Snowy' in the 1981 war drama Gallipoli, which was his first feature film role. Argue was a NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) student, though deferred his final year of study to take up the role of Sammy Martin in the '70s soap The Restless Years, in which he appeared in 100 episodes. Argue starred in BMX Bandits with Nicole Kidman in 1983. His string of film credits also included Razorback, Going Down, Melvin Son of Alvin, Backlash, Angel Baby, Road Train and Hercules Returns, with an equally prolific resume in television, starring in Cop Shop, The Sullivans, Cluedo and Water Rats. Argue also performed prominently on stage from the '70s until the late '90s, including in Hair – The Tribal Love Rock Musical, The Country Wife, Sleeping Beauty on Ice and The Mouth Show. Argue starred in a slew of Aussie films including Gallipoli, Hercules Returns and Razorback. He quietly created a GoFundMe page in January to assist with his health issues, hoping to raise funds to purchase a mobility scooter. 'Due to some health issues including cancer my circulation is poor my legs are in constant pain with cramping and walking has become increasingly difficult,' Argue wrote. 'Life is not getting any simpler either! I am requesting assistance to buy myself a mobility scooter. A scooter will be incredibly helpful for my day to day life, allow me to easily visit my family more often and access public transport. I hope this note finds you well. 'Sincerely David Argue (Icon, Legend, Enemy to himself and Burden to his friends!)' David Argue, the Australian actor, has died aged 65. Picture: Umbrella Entertainment Australian film distribution company Umbrella Entertainment paid tribute to Argue on its Instagram account, describing him as a 'comedic genius.' 'David was an actor who forced the audience to react. His presence on screen was never stale, he creatively sparred with his co-stars in evocative ways that made them rise to the occasion, meeting his mad-hatter charisma head-on,' the statement read. 'Umbrella have been honoured to celebrate David, restoring and releasing several of his films from Razorback to Hercules Returns, BMX Bandits, Midnite Spares, and more.' Celebrity deaths Start Remembering the famous faces we lost in 2025 Australian actors Tom Burlinson and David Argue at the Scene film awards in 1984. Meanwhile, The Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust released a statement saying, 'David was a remarkably talented and much-loved actor.' It continued, 'He had the rare gift of making any character he played utterly unique and totally believable. In recent years, as David's health declined, the VABT was able to provide much needed assistance and emotional support. 'In return, David had no hesitation in championing our work, most recently with a deeply personal and humorous reflection at our Trivia Fundraiser. We have lost a formidable talent and a dear friend. Vale David RIP.' Argue has lived his life primarily out of the spotlight over the past few years, with his final TV credit in a 1997 episode of Water Rats, while his last movie was 2021's Astro Loco. Originally published as Australian actor David Argue, known for 'Gallipoli' and 'BMX Bandits', dies from cancer
Sky News AU
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘We have lost a formidable talent and a dear friend': Gallipoli and BMX Bandits actor David Argue dead at 65
Aussie actor David Argue, best known for his roles in iconic Aussie films Gallipoli, BMX Bandits and Razorback, has died at age 65. The Melbourne-born star passed away on Wednesday following a battle with cancer. Throughout a glittering four decade career, Argue built up an impressive CV as a character actor on stage and screen and rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. The veteran actor's big screen debut came in the 1981 blockbuster Gallipoli as the young digger Snowy. Argue memorably played the hapless criminal Whitey in the 1983 cult film BMX Bandits alongside future superstar Nicole Kidman. He would go on to pick up an AACTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the performance, and also scored another nomination for his role in the film Going Down. In 1995, Argue appeared in the miniseries Correlli alongside future husband and wife Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. The Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust led the tributes to Argue on social media, describing him as a 'remarkably talented and much-loved actor'. 'He had the rare gift of making any character he played utterly unique and totally believable,' the organisation said in a statement. 'In recent years, as David's health declined, the VABT was able to provide much-needed assistance and emotional support. 'In return, David had no hesitation in championing our work, most recently with a deeply personal and humorous reflection at our Trivia Fundraiser. 'We have lost a formidable talent and a dear friend.'
The Australian
30-07-2025
- The Australian
Woman abducted during Revesby home invasion
A woman has been found with significant injuries on a rural road in NSW three days after she was allegedly abducted during a home invasion in Sydney's southwest. Police were called to Revesby about 7.40pm on Sunday following reports a 42-year old woman had been kidnapped during an intrusion. She was located at 11am on Wednesday on Eagles Rd in Razorback, about 50km southwest from the alleged abduction. A police spokesman said the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad commenced an operation under Strike Force Wheatbelt to locate the woman. 'The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for significant injuries and taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment,' a spokesman said. Investigations are continuing.
New York Times
22-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Connections: Sports Edition hints for July 22, 2025, puzzle No. 302
Need help with today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You've come to the right place. Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores. A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes one answer in each of the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing. Advertisement You can access Tuesday's game here. Game No. 302's difficulty: 3.5 out of 5 Scroll below for one answer in each of the four categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow: RAZORBACK Green: INTER Blue: MAD DOG Purple: BANANA BOAT The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone. Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments! (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic)
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What LSU pitcher Zac Cowan said about College World Series performance against Arkansas
What LSU pitcher Zac Cowan said about College World Series performance against Arkansas Zac Cowan earned the starting spot for LSU baseball on Wednesday with a trip to the College World Series finals on the line. When LSU needed it the most, the right-handed pitcher turned in a stellar outing, and LSU beat Arkansas 6-5. Through 5.1 innings, Cowan totaled six strikeouts and gave up one run on a solo homer. Of his 84 pitches, 53 went for strikes as he kept a powerful Razorback lineup out of sync. He said he "stuck with the same mindset" from the regular season while "trusting [pitching] coach [Nate] Yeskie." "Defense made some great plays behind me tonight, and that kind of was the same case I the other game against Arkansas earlier in the year," Cowan said. "Nothing really changed for me. It's just attacking, sticking with the same mindset and trying to compete." The appearance was Cowan's first in Omaha after allowing a combined eight runs in his last two outings. He returned to midseason form, a time in which his ERA was the SEC's lowest, and powered his team to the College World Series finals. "It means the world when I have the trust from the coaching staff like I do and the defense behind me," Cowan said. "The second half or last half of the season didn't go as planned but I mean, it's just going out there competing every time I'm out there." Head coach Jay Johnson said, "This guy was the best reliever in college baseball this year." He recruited Cowan after the latter played two seasons at Wofford and turned the righty into a pivotal part of LSU's success. "Going into the portal last year, I had no idea I'd end up here, but I mean, I couldn't be more thankful for this guy to be my head coach and for the guys to be around me that I have around me," Cowan said. "I kind of found out last night that I was going to get the ball today."
