Brian Walsh, one of the founding executives of Foxtel, was found dead on Thursday in Sydney.
Veteran Australian media executive Brian Walsh, one of the founding bosses of Foxtel and credited with launching the careers of Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce onIn a statement, Foxtel said Mr Walsh – who was recently leading the company’s original programming unit – died suddenly on Thursday.
“Australia’s creative community has lost a much-loved figure in Brian. For us, the loss is heavily felt. Mr Walsh began his career with the ABC and Sydney radio station 2SM. At Channel 10, the media executive was behind major productions at the network, credited with building the later global success of TV soap operaFoxtel described Mr Walsh as a “gifted media, entertainment and sports publicist”. The company said Mr Walsh was also the brains behind the rugby league season launch known as ‘Simply The Best’, involving Tina Turner.
“At the Foxtel Group, Brian was a long-time mentor, a confidant, a colleague and an unwavering friend to so many,” Mr Delany said. “Today, we are grieving Brian’s passing. Our condolences go to his family and to those closest to him. We have lost an icon of Australian television that will never be replaced. Rest in peace, Brian.”
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