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'A True Gentleman' - Industry Pays Tribute To TV Legend Bert Newton

Staff Writer

"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

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.