Key Points<\/h2>\n\n- Lorraine Bayly died at 89 after battling serious health issues during her retirement.<\/li>\n
- Her career began in the 1950s and spanned seven decades across stage, television and film.<\/li>\n
- She won three Silver Logies and was named a Member of the Order of Australia for her cultural impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Beloved Australian actress Lorraine Bayly has died at the age of 89 after years of serious health problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The award-winning star passed away on Saturday<\/a> at a care home in Sydney. Her death was announced by close friend and journalist, Craig Bennett, on behalf of her family.<\/p>\nBayly was best known for playing Grace Sullivan in the hit drama series The Sullivans. For many viewers, she was \u201cAustralia\u2019s mum\u201d because of her warm and loving role on the show. Her acting career began in the 1950s and continued until her retirement<\/a> in 2016, making it a remarkable journey that stretched across seven decades.<\/p>\nBennett shared the sad news in a heartfelt message<\/a>. \u201cSad to say we\u2019ve lost another showbiz legend, a bona fide star of stage and screen, a triple Logie winning TV treasure and beautiful friend to many,\u201d he wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Lorraine](\"https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/ODowMDAwMDAwMDAxNjkxMDUw\/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-opening-night-arrivals-1691050.jpg?arena_f_auto\"\/)
<\/div>\nLorraine Bayly arrives at opening night of \u201cCharlie And The Chocolate Factory\u201d at Capitol Theatre on January 11, 2019 in Sydney, Australia.Photo by Don Arnold\/WireImage<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nHe added that Bayly\u2019s nephew, Brad Connelly, and his wife, Janelle, asked him to make the public announcement.<\/p>\n
Bayly had retired 10 years before her passing. During her later years, she battled several illnesses. She was diagnosed with pneumonia in 2018, which caused a partially collapsed lung.<\/p>\n
After recovering, she learned she had breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. In 2021, she spoke about her health struggles, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve spent the past two-and-a-half years going from one illness to another.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beloved Australian actress Lorraine Bayly has died at the age of 89 after years of serious health problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The award-winning star passed away on Saturday<\/a> at a care home in Sydney. Her death was announced by close friend and journalist, Craig Bennett, on behalf of her family.<\/p>\n Bayly was best known for playing Grace Sullivan in the hit drama series The Sullivans. For many viewers, she was \u201cAustralia\u2019s mum\u201d because of her warm and loving role on the show. Her acting career began in the 1950s and continued until her retirement<\/a> in 2016, making it a remarkable journey that stretched across seven decades.<\/p>\n Bennett shared the sad news in a heartfelt message<\/a>. \u201cSad to say we\u2019ve lost another showbiz legend, a bona fide star of stage and screen, a triple Logie winning TV treasure and beautiful friend to many,\u201d he wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lorraine Bayly arrives at opening night of \u201cCharlie And The Chocolate Factory\u201d at Capitol Theatre on January 11, 2019 in Sydney, Australia.Photo by Don Arnold\/WireImage<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n He added that Bayly\u2019s nephew, Brad Connelly, and his wife, Janelle, asked him to make the public announcement.<\/p>\n Bayly had retired 10 years before her passing. During her later years, she battled several illnesses. She was diagnosed with pneumonia in 2018, which caused a partially collapsed lung.<\/p>\n After recovering, she learned she had breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. In 2021, she spoke about her health struggles, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve spent the past two-and-a-half years going from one illness to another.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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