Mac Gudgeon Death: How did Mac Gudgeon die?

Mac Gudgeon died after a long illness at age 74. He was reported dead on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was an Australian screenwriter best known for writing Waterfront.

According to sources, he wrote the series while he was still working as a painter and docker. It debuted his career success and became an instant hit. It won a Logie in 1985 for Best Miniseries of the Year.

Gudgeon was credited for writing ABC’s Indigenous-themed miniseries, The Secret River, released in 2015. The series stars popular actress, Sarah Snook. He was also the co-writer of Ground Zero, an action thriller film. He wrote Channel 9’s series Halifax from 1994 to 2000.

He worked as a writer in the film and TV industry for more than 30 years served as the President of the Australian Writers’ Guild from 1998 to 2000.

“RIP Mac Gudgeon. A lion of Oz writing & advocacy for Oz writers. Generous with help & advice. Wrote many great scripts including Waterfront & Ground Zero. A conscientious objector to the Vietnam War & committed trade unionist,” actor Ned Manning wrote.