What type of cancer did ian turpie

This is thanks to the love and support of so many fabulous people. Born in Melbourne in , Turpie's entertainment career spanned over 50 years after he began at the tender age of 10, when he was accepted at the prestigious Hector Crawford Drama School, where he gained recognition as a juvenile actor working in radio and theatre.

He starred in a number of radio programmes alongside Sir Robert Helpmann and June Bronhill, and featured in the top rating series D24, which became one of the most dominant and influential programs in Australian radio history. In , Turpie played a bank robber in the original episode of the program that was to become a TV phenomenon Homicide. Deeks said Turpie - who was best man at his wedding - was everyone's friend. Deeks recalled travelling with Turpie to Brisbane for a telethon on a private jet after their flight was disrupted by an airline dispute.

Turpie is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jan, three children and three grandchildren. With AAP. Cancer claims 'Turps' after year career. Please try again later. The Sydney Morning Herald. Turpie, known fondly as Turps to fans and friends alike, confirmed in February last year he was fighting the disease and was on treatment.

Despite his determination to beat the disease, he succumbed, aged Friends paid tribute to an entertainer, singer, actor, TV presenter and above all, a great bloke. I had the honour of calling Turps 'mate'," tweeted John Burgess. Long-time friend John Deeks said he was greatly saddened by Turpie's death.

Deeks, Turpie's voiceover man on The New Price Is Right - and who made famous the catchphrase "Come on down", visited his mate in Sydney a few weeks ago as his health declined. He lived life to the fullest. He was a larger than life character who could walk into a room anywhere