Australian Broadway star Sam Clark died earlier this year aged 40, following an 18-month battle with an aggressive brain tumour.
The artist tragically lost his battle with glioblastoma, a deadly and rapidly growing brain tumor, on August 22, and his friends recently revealed the heartbreaking news on social media.
‘We lost our sweet, beautiful Sam after an 18-month battle with glioblastoma. Sam lived many lives. “He worked as a professional actor and theater producer in Australia and New York for many years before founding his company,” reads an online tribute.
“Sam proudly became a US citizen in January 2020. He was passionate about many things, including watches, PC building, Elton John, beer, politics, the stock market, and ancient history.”
He was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, in 1984 and, after graduating from a performing arts course, moved to Brisbane to begin his celebrated career as a stage actor.
Clark captivated theater audiences with her incredible, vibrant stage performances in a number of well-known productions, including David Burton’s April’s Fool, Fiona Sprott’s I Often Find I’m Naked, and Nina Raine’s Rabbit.
Australian Broadway star Sam Clark (pictured) died earlier this year aged 40, following an 18-month battle with an aggressive brain tumour.
He is not to be confused with the Neighbors actor of the same name, who played Ringo Brown on the soap opera from 2007 to 2010.
Clark performed in Brisbane from 2006 to 2013 and regularly visited local high schools to appear in short dramas depicting the evils of bullying.
The Queensland native also worked behind the scenes in New York as a Broadway promoter and helped raise awareness for many productions held in the Big Apple.
Tragically, he had married his long-term partner, Susie Gannon, in January, in an emotional wedding ceremony held amid his health battle.
Many of Sam’s famous friends took to social media to pay tribute to the beloved actor.
“Sam was a huge force in my early years on stage: he had so much confidence, charisma, passion and charm. He was a hard worker, but knew when to let up with a cheeky wink,” Neighbors star Remy Hii wrote.
‘Such a lovely, kind and talented guy. Thinking of you,” added Bluey actor Sam Cotton.
Meanwhile, Australian playwright David Burton paid tribute to Clark in a statement: “He was the permanent older cousin I met every few years.” Always doing something bolder, brighter and better.
The artist tragically lost his battle with glioblastoma, a deadly and rapidly growing brain tumor, on August 22, and his friends recently revealed the heartbreaking news.
Tragically, Clark had married his long-time partner, Susie Gannon (left), in January, in an emotional wedding ceremony held amid his health battle.
‘Everything was possible with Sam. That’s what made him a good producer. A movement of the eyebrows. A smile. A wink. Like he was gently flirting with everything. Playful and friendly.’
He had been documenting his health battle on social media and surprised his fans with his ability to always remain positive under such difficult conditions.
Clark is survived by his wife Susie, his parents Peter and Sheryl, his two brothers and nephews.
Separately, respected Australian actor Kevin Miles died in Melbourne earlier this year at age 95.
The veteran performer died “peacefully” at his home on the Mornington Peninsula on September 13. his nephew informed Barry.
Kevin was born in Melbourne in 1929 and worked in show business for over 40 years, appearing in some of Australia’s most iconic television shows and films.
Her most famous role was opposite legendary actors Sam Neill and Meryl Streep in the 1988 Oscar-nominated film Evil Angels, which dramatized the trial of Lindy Chamberlain.
He received a 1984 Logie nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Series for his work on the period drama Carson’s Law.