Australian actor Damian Hill dead at 42

Australian actor Damian Hill has passed away at age 42.

Hill, who died on Saturday night as reported by news.com.au, wrote and starred in the in 2015 critically acclaimed indie film PAWNO and 2017’s West of Sunshine.

He was due to start filming a modern version of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure in Melbourne on Monday.

Hill had previously acted long-running Channel 10 soap Neighbours in 2014 as Stephen Montage.

His other acting credits include The Leftovers, Nowhere Boys and The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, Winners & Losers, Rush and McLeod’s Daughters.

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Vale Damian Hill.

In the words of fellow actor @stevebastoni, “We have lost a real gem…He had that rare screen presence, a combination of warmth & fragility reminiscent of a young Montgomery Cliff or James Dean.” Our thoughts are with Damian’s family, friends & loved ones. pic.twitter.com/HOkTftAR0P
— AACTA (@AACTA) September 23, 2018

Vale Damian Hill, gifted actor, writer and producer. With a slate of work attesting to the breadth of his talents, including #WestofSunshine, he will be missed by friends, family and the screen industry alike. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ebXsu68SKl
— VicScreen (@wearevicscreen) September 23, 2018

He is survived by his partner Beth, daughters Jordie, 24, and Frankie, seven, and stepsons Ty, 13, and Jay, 11.

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