Australian rock legend Jon English dies aged 66

Australian music icon Jon English has died aged 66 due to post-operative complications.

He died surrounded by his family.

English shot to fame in 1972 when he was cast as Judas in the Australian run of Jesus Christ Superstar.

The singer and actor went on to win a Logie in 1979 for his starring role in the Australian television series Against the Wind.

In the 1990s English was cast in the sitcom All Together Now, alongside The TODAY Show’s Steve Jacobs.

This morning Jacobs paid tribute to his friend and colleague, whom he said he spent “four of the best years of my life” with.

“He was such a talented performer and such a gentleman,” he said.

“He lived his life like a rock star, he was larger than life.

“Just a beautiful soul.”

English was set to tour Australia from May starting in Perth.

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