Woman’s Day can reveal that iconic Australian actor Brian Wenzel has sadly passed away aged 94.
The beloved A Country Practice star was in the entertainment industry for 75 years and made a lasting impact on Australian television.
Brian Wenzel passed away in an Adelaide nursing home, according to close friend, showbiz journalist Craig Bennett.
“Brian’s wife of almost 70 years, Linda, phoned this morning to relay the news of his passing, saying he died peacefully. He was weeks shy of his 95th birthday,” says Craig.
Brian became a household name as Sgt Frank Gilroy in A Country Practice – a popular series that ran from 1981 to 1993. He won a TV Week Silver Logie for Best Actor for his role.
Brian enjoyed a stellar 75 year career on stage and screen. He landed his first acting role at the age of 17, in a comedy stage show. In the 60’s and 70’s he became a regular on TV, usually playing crims, crooks and thugs in shows like Homicide, Division 4, and Matlock Police.
Brian, who was suffering from dementia, went into nursing care in September 2022, according to his wife Linda.
“He enjoyed one heck of a career, was one of the nicest people, loved his fans and appreciated the fact that he was so loved,” said Craig.
