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Bert Newton was an Australian media personality and entertainer who hosted various variety shows on radio and television. He was known for his collaborations with Graham Kennedy and Don Lane, his wife Patti Newton, and his Logie Awards.
- Australia's 'Mr Television'
- 'Love of My Life'
- An Enduring Legacy on screen
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Born on July 23, 1938, in the then-working class Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy North, a young Bert Newton aspired to be a tram driver. His first memory was of a tram rattling past the family's home in Holden Street, and as a child he would often watch that carriage as it drove past. But the boy that wanted to announce the stops of the city instead fo...
As his stardom on television rose, so did the public interest in Newton's love life. Graeme Blundell, who wrote the 2014 unauthorised biography Bert: The Story of Australia's Favourite TV Star, said Melbourne media were obsessed with the young, handsome bachelor. Newton was briefly engaged to fellow TV star Susan-Gaye Anderson in 1962, and had an o...
Newton's ability to endure in television across the decades meant he was always reaching a new generation of audience. "He never stopped. Shows failed, there were sometimes disasters, but he just shrugged it off and kept going," biographer Blundell told RN. Newton briefly hosted his own show on the ABC in the 1970s, but it was at Channel 10 where h...
Bert Newton was a colourful and versatile entertainer who hosted shows on all four major networks and won four Gold Logies. He was best known for his partnership with Graham Kennedy and his marriage to Patti McGrath.
Oct 31, 2021 · The Australian entertainment legend died at age 83 after a long career in radio and television. His colleagues and loved ones remember his talent, generosity, loyalty and humour in tributes.
Nov 12, 2021 · The entertainment icon was farewelled by family, friends and fans at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne. He was remembered for his warmth, generosity, mentorship and love for his wife Patti.
- Yara Murray-Atfield
Oct 30, 2021 · Bert Newton, whose long career spanned television, stage and radio, died on Saturday evening while undergoing palliative care at a private clinic in Melbourne.
Oct 30, 2021 · Bert Newton, who hosted numerous shows and won four Gold Logie awards, passed away on Saturday after a long illness. He was a mentor and friend to many in the entertainment industry and a beloved figure in Australian culture.
Oct 30, 2021 · Australian entertainment legend Bert Newton has died, drawing a decades-long career at the forefront of his industry to a close. Newton, 83, has been hailed as a "giant" of Australian show business.
