Jim, sad news
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:41 am
RIP John Clarke.
One of Australia's most renowned satirists, John Clarke, has died.
The New Zealand-born comedian and writer was famous in Australia for sending up politicians and conducting mock interviews in a television career spanning almost 30 years.
Among his many hits, Clarke wrote an award-winning mockumentary, The Games, about planning Sydney's 2000 Olympics.
He died on Sunday aged 68 while hiking in a national park, an Australian Broadcasting Corp spokesman said.
In his early career in New Zealand, he was known for the TV series Fred Dagg - a satirical take on being a country bloke.
After moving to Australia, he starred in popular local shows including Kath and Kim and The Adventures of Lano and Woodley, as well as writing books and musicals.
He was best known in recent years for skewering politicians alongside his comedy partner, Bryan Dawe, in a popular television segment.
