Iconic Aussie actor dies aged 75

Iconic Australian actor Lex Marinos has passed away with family and the “sounds of Bob Dylan” aged 75, his family have announced.

The Wagga Wagga-born son of a Greek immigrant had a storied five decade-long career across Australia’s entertainment industry as an actor, director, writer and radio presenter.

Perhaps best known for his role as Bruno in the 1980s hit series Kingswood Country, or more recently as Malinos in The Slap.

Marinos was also a beloved radio presenter over the years, notably on Double Jay, and an advocate for diversity in Australian entertainment.

His death was announced by family on social media on Saturday, saying Mr Marinos died at a “moment of his choosing”.

“To our dear friends, colleagues and favourite people. It is with heavy hearts we let you know that Lex passed away peacefully on Friday morning,” the post reads.

“He died at home, at a moment of his choosing, surrounded by family and the sounds of Bob Dylan accompanying our vigil. There was so much love in the room.”

Malinos was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 1994 for his services to the preforming arts.

He also held positions with cultural organisations including Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, The Australia Council, and Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Wagga Wagga’s Museum of the Riverina will hold an exhibition on Malinos’ career, titled The Lex Factor: From Wagga to the World Stage, later this year.

Source: https://www.news.com.au/

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