Gerard Kennedy dead: Neighbours and The Flying Doctors star dies aged 93 after stellar career spanning five decades

STAR GONE 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.
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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.
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The star also featured on shows such as Country Practice, Blue Heelers and Neighbours.
He was born in Perth 1932 before starting his dazzling career, in which he received the Gold Logie award in 1971 and 1972.
Kennedy also won two Best Actor Logies in 1972 and 1973 for his performance on Division 4.
He shot to fame in the late 1960s after the Channel Nine series and spy drama Hunter - where he played a leading role.
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The tragic star also appeared on the big screen in the 2013 horror movie Wolf Creek 2.
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