Brian Walsh

2023 - 4 - 3

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Famous faces farewell titan after shock death (NEWS.com.au)

Fellow media stars and family have gathered to farewell Foxtel boss and “media titan,” Brian Walsh, after his unexpected death last month.

“After 40 years of the most wonderful friendship, I am heartbroken to see him go. In a notice of his funeral, the family wrote: “Brian was iconic in the world of media and entertainment and he enjoyed the love and friendship of countless people universally. “The launch of Fox Studios in 1999 was a passion project for Walsh,” he said. Walsh’s best friend of 40 years, Graham McNeice, said the man was a “titan of the Australian entertainment industry.” The 68-year-old was widely regarded as a television “powerhouse”, and his name is linked to some of the nation’s biggest TV moments. She said he was a keen fan of going to the “pictures,” and would come home with movie posters at every opportunity.

Rich and famous converge to celebrate life of entertainment giant ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The life of one of Australia's most influential entertainment pioneers has been celebrated in a moving ceremony.

[Andrew Hornery](/by/andrew-hornery-hve48)is a senior journalist and Private Sydney columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect via Jason Donovan took the stage to talk about the third wheel Walsh had become with his co-star and girlfriend Kylie Minogue during their teenager years on Neighbours. Hugh Jackman teared up from his home in New York where he and wife Deborra-Lee Furness talked about the impact Walsh had on their lives as a mentor, friend and party host. He orchestrated the movie studio’s huge launch party for Rupert Murdoch nearly a quarter of a century ago, enlisting Minogue to recreate Marylin Monroe’s iconic Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend routine. Certainly, a far cry from the Walsh family’s Kingsgrove garden shed. Global corporate heavyweight Lachlan Murdoch and wife Sarah, the former supermodel who hosted Australia’s Next Top Model for Walsh’s Foxtel, were in the front of the cathedral to pay their respects.

Brian Walsh funeral salutes life of TV king who launched Kylie ... (Daily Mail)

Some of the brightest stars in the Australian entertainment industry have come together to pay tribute to television heavyweight Brian Walsh at his funeral ...

'His greatest gift was bringing joy to people including through the industry he was so passionate about and all those he collaborated with over so many years. 'He championed both Deb and I at the very beginning of our careers. loyal, genuine and a huge loss'. 'Truly a "go to" person who could get things done. His generosity to family and friends knew no bounds. May he rest in peace.' Brian would reassure her the dog had to appear the next afternoon. 'He did not seek the limelight he just enjoyed seeing his ideas come alive. We are sending love to his family. Lachlan and Sarah are pictured Walsh's older sister Jeanette said her brother was a born entertainer. Mr Murdoch is being comforted by Foxtel Group director Mark Kaner

The Life and Legacy of Entertainment Pioneer Brian Walsh Honored ... (NNN)

Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness, Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch, and Jason Donovan all paid tribute to Walsh's mentorship, friendship, and impact ...

Despite his tremendous success, Walsh remained grounded and humble, never seeking the limelight for himself. The requiem mass celebrating his life was attended by people from all walks of life, from business and politics to showbiz and beyond. Walsh’s career touched the worlds of television, sport, radio, film, and politics, and his impact was felt by many big names in the entertainment world, from Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan to Tina Turner.

Industry farewells Brian Walsh | TV Tonight (TV Tonight)

A-List stars, television executives and media bosses, poltiicians, journalists and colleagues joined with family to farewell television titan Brian Walsh ...

Brian loved publicity, and there were some of the biggest names there to acknowledge his successes: Industry also gathered at 1pm at 1pm at Stage 2, Disney Studios (formerly FOX Studios) to celebrate his remarkable life across Foxtel, Network 10, NRL, artist manegement, drama production and more. A-List stars, television executives and media bosses, poltiicians, journalists and colleagues joined with family to farewell television titan Brian Walsh yesterday.

Inside the Brian Walsh Memorial: Tributes from Lachlan & Sarah ... (Mediaweek)

St Mary's Cathedral was filled yesterday with family, friends and colleagues of Brian Walsh as a requiem mass was held to celebrate his life.

“It was then I got to see the skills he brought to his work, But more importantly also his beautiful nature and the warmth of his incredible character. I first spoke to Walshie while I was still at university because I was desperate to work in sport and I knew he was the best. He always came to see her and he was an inspirational influence not only to us but to all our children. He was the showman, the creative force, the networker, the genius. I took the magic in his ideas and the big pictures he always made and found a way to help make them a reality. I first met Brian when he asked me to join Beauty and the Beast with the unforgettable Stan Zemanek. “I don’t know how he found the time. He got me to read the sport. He was a beautiful man and I am so sad at his loss and he not being with us.” They spoke lovingly about his early days and the traits that indicated he was heading for a career as a promoter. “He guided me through many years of great fun and meeting beautiful friends I still cherish today. Walshie was one of the few who believed in me when he really shouldn’t have!