John Blackman's Funeral 9 News 23 June 2024

This report is by Emily Rice From 9 News Melbourne
John Blackman's funeral was attended by entertainers from Hey Hey It's Saturday and by other personalities. Daryl Somers, Livinia Nixon and Philip Brady giving their own tributes.
During the service, Blackman's wife of 52 years Cecile gifted the famous Dickie Knee puppet to the remaining Hey Hey It's Saturday stars.
John died on 4 June 2024 after prolonged health battles including having his jaw removed in 2019.
Other tributes about John can be seen here..
• John Blackman Tribute ...
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• John Blackman Tribute ...
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[@josephyaghmoor9932]

Rest in Peace brother. Thanks for the Great Memories and Laughs and Lunches at AK

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Pure genius " Nuff Said " R.I.P. 😢

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😢A lovely tribute to John Blackman, short, simple and sweet and just what he would have liked. I’m sure that he will be up there cracking jokes with Ernie Carroll and other TV stars like Bert, Don and Graham. Condolences to his family and The Hey Hey It’s Saturday cast/alumni.