Tom Long, who appeared on the Australian TV shows SeaChange and The Dish, has died from encephalitis complications related to a long battle with cancer. He was 51 and his family confirmed his death.
Long’s wife Rebecca Fleming told news outlets in a statement that he was “really at peace and in his home” when he expired “Gratitude is our way of getting through this,” she said. “Gratitude for all these amazing experiences with people who have cared for Tom and the lessons we’ve learnt along the way. Tom’s mindset was always really positive because he felt really supported … by the Australian people and our community.”
Born to Australian parents in Boston, Massachusetts, Long began acting in 1992 in an episode of G.P.
His best known role in an acting career that embraced TV, film and theater was as Angus in ABC’s drama SeaChange. He was nominated for...
Long’s wife Rebecca Fleming told news outlets in a statement that he was “really at peace and in his home” when he expired “Gratitude is our way of getting through this,” she said. “Gratitude for all these amazing experiences with people who have cared for Tom and the lessons we’ve learnt along the way. Tom’s mindset was always really positive because he felt really supported … by the Australian people and our community.”
Born to Australian parents in Boston, Massachusetts, Long began acting in 1992 in an episode of G.P.
His best known role in an acting career that embraced TV, film and theater was as Angus in ABC’s drama SeaChange. He was nominated for...
- 1/5/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Prominent Australian actor Tom Long, known for SeaChange and The Dish, has died, according to multiple reports in local news outlets on Saturday. He was 51.
A story in The Sydney Morning Herald states that the actor collapsed onstage in 2012 and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He subsequently underwent extensive treatment to battle the aggressive cancer, including a trip to the U.S. for an experimental medical trial. The outlet says that Long died from encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
In a statement given to the Herald, Long's wife Rebecca Fleming said the actor was "really at peace and ...
A story in The Sydney Morning Herald states that the actor collapsed onstage in 2012 and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He subsequently underwent extensive treatment to battle the aggressive cancer, including a trip to the U.S. for an experimental medical trial. The outlet says that Long died from encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
In a statement given to the Herald, Long's wife Rebecca Fleming said the actor was "really at peace and ...
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