The Australian actor Peter Hardy, known for TV series such as McLeod’s daughtersas well as film and stage musicals died by drowning on Thursday March 16 while on a snorkelling trip off Fremantle’s South Beach in Western Australia. He was 66.
The actor is said to have been pulled from the water unconscious at 10:40 local time on Thursday. Before paramedics arrived at the scene, bystanders tried to revive him, but he could not be saved.
Hardy’s credits include drama/romance series McLeod’s daughters in which he appeared in 44 episodes. He also had three appearances on long-running soap operas Neighborsas well as turns in crime dramas Has And nail. He also starred in Andrew Dominik’s acclaimed 2000 film Axe with Eric Bana.
His musical credits include over 1,500 performances as Bill Austin in the Australian cast Mamma Mia! Hardy was there too The son of Oz with Hugh Jackman on his Australian tour and in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the musical.
In a Facebook post, Hardy’s brother Michael Hardy wrote: “I am devastated to say my brother Peter Hardy passed away suddenly this morning. This is the only way I can get in touch with his wide circle of loved ones and friends. Rest in peace my beloved brother.”
Consequently The protectora coroner’s report is pending.
Source: Deadline
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