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The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Gerard Kennedy dead: Neighbours and The Flying Doctors star dies aged 93 after stellar career spanning five decades
AUSTRALIAN actor Gerard Kennedy has died aged 93. The Neighbours and The Flying Doctors star's tragic death was confirmed by a family friend in a heartfelt social media post. 1 They said: "Vale Gerard Kennedy. 1932 - 2025. "An iconic Australian actor of many decades. "Well-remembered by Prisoner fans for his portrayal as terrorist Al in The Wentworth Siege episodes." Kennedy's career spanned five decades, and he was best known for his roles on Underbelly and the Channel Nine police drama Division 4. The star also featured on shows such as Country Practice, Blue Heelers and Neighbours. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Most read in Celebrity
Metro
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Neighbours and Prisoner star Gerard Kennedy dies aged 93
Australian actor Gerard Kennedy has died aged 93. The award-winning star was best known for his parts in a number of soap operas in his home country – including Neighbours, Prisoner and Blue Heelers. A family friend confirmed in a statement: 'Vale Gerard Kennedy. 1932 – 2025. An iconic Australian actor of many decades. 'Well-remembered by Prisoner fans for his portrayal as terrorist Al in The Wentworth Siege episodes.' The two-time Gold Logie winner also had parts in Underbelly, Division 4, The Flying Doctors and A Country Practice. Born in Perth in 1932, he played six different characters in Crawford Productions television series Homicide, before finding fame in the Australian television spy drama Hunter. More Trending His portrayal became so popular that his character, Kragg, became the central figure of the series following the departure of co-star Tony Ward. Flying Doctors star Liz Burch has led tributes, sharing: 'Vale Gerard.' Gerard joined the cast of Neighbours in 2002, playing Pat Scully – the father of regular face Joe (Shane Connor). View More » This is a developing story, more to follow.
