Australian movie stars died in 1998
Here are 1 famous actresses from Australia died in 1998:
Essie Coffey
Essie Coffey (February 25, 1941 Essiena Goodgabah-January 3, 1998) was an Australian actor and film director.
Coffey was a proud Indigenous woman and an advocate for the rights of Indigenous Australian people. She was born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory, and spent her early career performing in local theatre productions. In the late 1960s, Coffey moved to Sydney and began working in television and film. She is best known for her role in the 1988 film "The Fringe Dwellers," which she also directed. Coffey was a trailblazer for Indigenous representation in the Australian film industry and was one of the first Indigenous women to direct a feature-length film. Throughout her career, Coffey used her platform to highlight the issues faced by Indigenous Australians and to promote cultural understanding and awareness. She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1997 for her significant contribution to the arts and her advocacy for Indigenous rights. Coffey passed away the following year at the age of 56.
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