The Australian Television community has been left rocked today by the confirmation of the weekend passing of the hugely popular Gogglebox Australia star, Di Kershaw.
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford confirmed the news on 3AW‘s Ross and Russ program telling listeners;
“She’s been sick sadly for a couple of months now, so condolences to Mick and the entire family. She was great talent – the producers struck gold when they found her,”
Mick and Di met on Sydney’s Northern Beaches when Di was 17 years old. The couple enjoyed a happy marriage for more than 50 years.
Aside from their recent TV careers, the duo work together running an Indigenous Art Collection business in North Sydney.
Di, a former model, convinced Mick to give up his high-flying career as an advertising executive in order to follow their passion for art. They opened their own art gallery and dealership which they operated together for more than 30 years.
The couple had two children with their artist son living in California while their daughter was based in Italy.
In a joint statement from FOXTEL, Network 10, and Endemol Shine Australia, the producers of Gogglebox Australia stated;
“We are unbelievably saddened to hear of the passing of Di Kershaw.
For the past eight years we were privileged to have her luminescent character make us chuckle with her sardonic wit, crackling laugh and her impeccable style on Gogglebox.
From everyone at FOXTEL, Network 10, and Endemol Shine Australia we extend our condolences and love to husband Mick and the rest of the family. Thank you for letting us share the warmth, humour and heart of your wife, mother, and grandmother.
Di would always sign off correspondence with ‘Pleasure Treasure’, but the pleasure was all ours and we will treasure it forever.”
