Terry Norris, an Australian stage, television and film actor, and politician died on Monday, March 20 2023, at the age of 92.
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He is survived by his three children Dominic, Jane and Sarah, his wife Julia Blake, and their four grandchildren reports TV Tonight.
Norris was one of Australia’s most experienced actors with nearly 80 screen credits to his name, in addition to a ten-year term in the Victorian Labor government.
Former Victorian health minister Martin Foley paid tribute to the popular actor, describing him as a gentleman and a great mentor.
A sad loss for @VictorianLabor on news of passing of Terry Norris aged 92 actor, reformer, gentlemen and Member of Parliament for SE Melbourne. A great mentor to all those who followed him. Condolences to Julia and his family and many friends. Vale Terry Norris. Deeply missed
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— Martin Foley (@Martin__Foley) March 20, 2023
Terry Norris’s son-in-law, film director Robert Connolly, who worked with him on the 2014 Paper Planes, described Norris as an extraordinary actor, politician, and beautiful grandfather.
“I will miss Terry’s many insights into the world and life, whether a deeply complex take on Australian politics, an optimistic Labor man who always loved watching their return to power or a post-weekend debrief on his almost perfect footy tipping prowess,” he said in a statement.
“In Paper Planes he delighted audiences and won over a new generation of fans. I loved working with him on that film.”
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