Kath & Kim director Ted Emery has died after a battle with cancer.
The legendary Australian comedy stalwart passed away at his Noosa home on Tuesday.
A memorial for the television icon will be held in Melbourne in the coming weeks.
Starting his television career in the 1970s, Emery had an impressive resume, having worked on a number of Australia’s most iconic comedy series.
He directed episodes of beloved shows such as Fast Forward, Full Frontal, Acropolis Now, Jimeoin, The Eric Bana Show Live and Tonight Live with Steve Vizard.
His last screen credit was the Kath & Kim anniversary special in 2022, titled Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life.
Kath & Kim director Ted Emery (right) has died after a battle with cancer. The legendary Australian comedy stalwart passed away at his Noosa home on Tuesday
Starting his television career in the 1970s, Emery had an impressive resume, having worked on a number of Australia’s most iconic comedy series. Pictured with comedian Jimeoin
Kath & Kim, which ran on the ABC and Channel Seven from 2002 to 2007, starred Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski, Glenn Robbins and Peter Rowsthorn.
The sitcom produced two spin-off movies: Da Kath & Kim Code (2005) and Kath and Kimderella (2012).
The series was renowned for its hilarious cameos from world-famous stars, including Shane Warne, Kylie Minogue and Michael Bublé.
In September 2018, Magda and Jane spoke about the possibility of a reboot, but admitted it would need to be modernised to reflect the current trends and culture.
‘Never say never,’ Magda told TV Week.
Jane, who co-created the series with Gina, added: ‘It would be very different now.’
‘There are always funny new trends and things Kath & Kim could put their spin on, which would be fun to do.’
Kath & Kim recently had a resurgence in popularity after it was made available on the streaming service Netflix.
Kath & Kim, which ran on the ABC and Channel Seven from 2002 to 2007, starred Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski, Glenn Robbins and Peter Rowsthorn. All pictured
In September 2018, Magda and Jane spoke about the possibility of a reboot, but admitted it would need to be modernised to reflect the current trends and culture
Magda recently provided fans with a health update following her shock stage 4 cancer diagnosis last May.
The comedian, who is currently battling an aggressive blood cancer called Mantle Cell Lymphoma, humorously revealed in an Instagram video that she was in her ‘chemo couture’ phase after shaving her head ahead of her chemotherapy treatment.
In the clip, the 64-year-old appeared upbeat and cheerful as she thanked drag queen act Trixie and Katya for being fans of her hit sitcom Kath & Kim.
‘I know I’m late to this but so many people have sent me links of Katya and Trixie watching Kath & Kim, and loving it and laughing along with us and loving the characters,’ she said.
‘I just wanted to say thank you. I really appreciate your appreciation.’
Magda said she is on a treatment called the Nordic protocol, which treats MCL by shrinking the tumours with a combination of drugs administered in five phases.
Szubanski played sports-loving character Sharon Strzelecki in the series.
