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George Negus(1942-2024)

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George Negus was born on 13 March 1942 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a director and writer, known for 60 Minutes Australia (1979), Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia (1992) and Kids First (1990). He was married to Kirsty Cockburn. He died on 15 October 2024 in Heaven, Sydney, Australia.
BornMarch 13, 1942
DiedOctober 15, 2024(82)
BornMarch 13, 1942
DiedOctober 15, 2024(82)
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60 Minutes Australia (1979)
60 Minutes Australia
6.8
TV Series
  • Self
  • Self - Reporter
  • Self - Reporter (1979-1986)
Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 1992
Kids First
Movie
  • Director
  • 1990
6PM with George Negus
3.5
TV Series
  • Self

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Director

  • Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Kids First
    • Director
    • 1990

Writer

  • Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1992

Producer

  • Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1992

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  • Born
    • March 13, 1942
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Died
    • October 15, 2024
    • Heaven, Sydney, Australia(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Kirsty Cockburn? - October 15, 2024 (his death, 2 children)

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    Won the Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism in 2021.

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