Australian movie stars died at 69

Here are 1 famous actresses from Australia died at 69:

June Salter

June Salter (June 22, 1932 Bexley-September 15, 2001 Mosman) otherwise known as June Marie Salter or June Marie Salter AM was an Australian actor and author. Her child is John Meillon Jr..

She died as a result of esophageal cancer.

June Salter was best known for her work in the entertainment industry during the 1950s through to the 2000s. Her first TV role was as a regular cast member in the popular children’s series ‘The Adventures of Charlie Drake’. Salter’s impressive career also included roles in feature films such as ‘The Year of Living Dangerously’ and ‘My Brilliant Career’, as well as TV shows such as ‘The Sullivans’ and ‘All Saints’.

Aside from her on-screen appearances, Salter was also a prolific author, having written several children's books and a highly-regarded memoir, ‘Two Steps Forward’. Her contribution to the performing arts industry was recognized with an Order of Australia Medal in 1989.

Despite battling esophageal cancer, Salter worked persistently throughout her illness, and continued to be active in the film and TV industry until the end of her life. In fact, she filmed her final role in the Australian TV series ‘Home and Away’ only a few months before her passing. Her legacy remains an inspiration to many in the industry today.

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