Double Gold Logie winner Gerard Kennedy dies aged 93

Double Gold Logie winner Gerard Kennedy has died. He was 93.

The Australian actor, who was best known for starring on Nine's Division 4 and Underbelly, died on Monday, April 21, reports Variety Australia

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The actor, who hailed from Perth, has been on Australian screens since the '60s, with his breakthrough performance coming in 1997 on the Aussie series, Hunter.

Kennedy starred as agent Kragg on the drama series alongside Tony Ward for two seasons before moving onto another successful show.

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In 1969 he was cast as Detective Sergeant Frank Banner on the police drama series Division 4, which also starred the likes of Chuck Faulkner and Terence Donovan.

During the show's seven-season run on Nine, Kennedy took home multiple Logies – including two consecutive Gold Logie Awards in 1971 and 1972.

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Across his five decades on screen, Kennedy also appeared in The Flying Doctors, The Last Outlaw and Carson's Law, as well as flicks like The Last of the Knucklemen, Newsfront, Wolf Creek 2 and Body Melt.

Kennedy continued acting into the 2000s, starring in the 2008 miniseries Underbelly.

The Aussie actor's last credited TV role was the 2015 series Glitch.

Fans have begun to pay tribute to the acting legend on social media, remembering him for his many iconic Aussie screen roles.

Entertainment agent Matt Bennett said he admired Kennedy's "dedication to his craft and the inspiration he provided to so many actors who followed in his footsteps".

"His career was a masterclass in versatility, moving effortlessly between gritty drama and warm, heartfelt performances," he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Bennett said the star's legacy "defines an era of Australian storytelling and remains a benchmark for integrity and excellence in the performing arts."

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