"It's boggling to consider how many smiles and laughs Bert must have inspired in his long and much loved career."
The world of Australian film, television, music and theatre lost one if its forefathers of entertainment over the weekend with the passive of nationwide icon Bert Newton.
The legend of stage and screen - who passed away on Saturday due to ongoing health issues - is being remembered for his ongoing kindness and generosity to the industry, and a man who never let his fame go to his head.
Here are just a few of the hundreds of tributes hitting the internet from some of the country's most notable faces
TV and radio stars Hamish & Andy
Comedy legend Frank Woodley
Aus music royalty Marcia hines
Stage and screen staple Rhonda Burchmore
Musician and presenter David Campbell
Standup icon Denise Scott
Aus actor Lachy Hulme
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Actor and 'Mad as Hell' cast member Stephen Hall
'Mad as Hell' host Shaun Micallef
Newton is survived by extensive family including children and grandchildren, as well as his wife Patti.