WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story contains photographs of people who have died
Candy Devine, the beloved Indigenous TV and radio presenter best known for her work for decades, has died at the age of 85.
Faye Ann Guivara, broadcaster, singer and actress, died on October 31. The cause of his death was not disclosed.
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His son, well-known Australian celebrity chef Alastair MacLeod, announced the news in a Heartfelt social media posts, sharing touching memories and photos of her mother earlier this week.
“Our beloved mother passed away on Thursday after a life filled with laughter, music and singing,” McLeod wrote on Instagram.
The tribute ceremony soon received a flood of condolences, including from high profile media personalities.
“Laughter. Music. Singing. What a beautiful legacy,” commented radio host Chrissie Swan.
“I hope that my children will use these magical words about me one day. I can feel that even though your heart is broken, you know how lucky you were.
Television host Peter Everett said that Devine was “incredibly proud” of his son.
“I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of your dear mother. She will never go away from you. ❤️Many blessings to you.”
Devine began his career in Australia in the 1960s with a role in the iconic TV series Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.
After moving to Northern Ireland with her husband Donald MacLeod, she made her mark in broadcasting and became one of the first presenters of Downtown Radio.
He worked at the station for almost 40 years before retiring and earned an MBE in 2014 for his contribution to radio.
Following the death of her husband in 2012, Devine returned to Australia and moved to Brisbane.
Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans, with Downtown Radio’s Stuart Robinson calling him “a unique broadcaster who brought joy to so many people’s lives”.
