Ernie Sigley
Ernest William Sigley (2 September 1938 – 15 August 2021) was an Australian television host, radio presenter and singer.[1] He was born in Footscray, Victoria. His career lasted from 1952 to 2009.
Ernie Sigley | |
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| Born | Ernest William Sigley 2 September 1938 |
| Died | 15 August 2021 (aged 82) |
| Other names | Ernie Williams |
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| Years active | 1952–2009 |
He was part of the original cast of Sunnyside Up and in the 1960s and early 1970s. Sigley hosted the prime time Adelaide variety show, Adelaide Tonight on NWS-9.
Sigley was the host of the national Nine Network variety show, The Ernie Sigley Show.[2]
He was the original host of the Australian version of the popular game show, Wheel of Fortune, from 1981 to 1984.[3]
In October 2016, Sigley was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[4] He died on 15 August 2021.[5]
References
- ↑ Searle, Malcolm (17 September 2008). "Ernie Sigley preparing to sign-off". Television.AU. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ↑ Fitzgerald, Edmund (1 July 1974). ""Ernie Sigley" Typical Abysmal Melbounia". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995): 1. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110717261. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ↑ Hooks, Barbara (25 August 1981). "Ernie Sigley, A "wheel" once more". The Age: 29. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=MDQ-9Oe3GGUC&dat=19810625&printsec=frontpage&hl=en. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ↑ "Ernie Sigley diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ↑ "Television and radio star Ernie Sigley dies after Alzheimer's battle" (in en-AU). ABC News. 15 August 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-16/television-entertainer-ernie-sigley-dies-aged-82/100379248. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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