Peninsula actor dies

Peninsula actor, director and voice-over artist Mr Alastair Duncan has died at his Woy Woy Bay home on August 3.

Mr Duncan was raised in the UK, RADA trained, and grew up in Australia.

Mr Duncan experienced an international career as an actor, theatrical director and voice-over artist.

Last year Mr Duncan authored the book "Actor's Blood", the story behind the Fuller Theatrical Empire which dominated the Australian entertainment industry for the majority of the 20th century.

As a young actor, Mr Duncan rubbed shoulders with Richard Burton and Joan Crawford.

Though his illness was sudden, Mr Duncan had the time and presence of mind to leave a recorded message, the substance of which was "a testament to the kind and sensitive man behind the voice", according to editor of "What? E News". Ms Rose Cooper, who attended the memorial service.

Mr Duncan's message stated that "for the last 12 years of my life, I was the luckiest man alive, because I was married to the most wonderful woman in the world.

"That wonderful woman is my friend, Virginia Fuller, a member of Gosford Musical Society and the Sydney Philharmonia and a talented performer in her own right."

The memorial service for Mr Duncan was held on Wednesday, August 10.

Newsletter, August 19 Rose Cooper, What? E News