Brian Walsh is remembered by Hollywood actor Guy Pearce as a 'mate' and 'mentor' after a career that spanned almost five decades.
abc.net.au/news/tv-executive-brian-walsh-dies-age-67/102110156Veteran media executive Brian Walsh, who helped revive a struggling soap opera called Neighbours in the 1980s, has died in Sydney aged 67.He was a driving force behind programs like Neighbours, Wentworth and a Place to Call HomeDuring his extensive career, spanning almost five decades, Walsh held senior positions at the Ten Network, the UK's Sky Broadcasting, Sky TV in Asia and Australia's Foxtel.
Walsh began his career with the ABC before moving into feature film production and distribution at Palm Beach Pictures, and promotions and publicity at Sydney radio station 2SM. Hollywood actor Guy Pearce, who starred in Neighbours, this morning paid tribute to Walsh on Twitter. He was also responsible for the Australian Rugby League's iconic 'Simply The Best' marketing campaign featuring singer Tina Turner in the1990s.
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