The Sullivans star and former Playschool presenter Lorraine Bayly dies aged 89 as tributes paid to ‘showbiz legend’
MUCH-LOVED Australian actress Lorraine Bayly has died at 89.
The Sullivan’s star died in her Sydney care home on Saturday morning.
Lorraine’s close friend, journalist Craig Bennett confirmed her death to 2GB on behalf of her family.
She was best known for starring in The Sullivans as Grace and presenting popular children’s show Playschool.
The hit show ran from 1976 to 1983.
After leaving The Sullivans, Lorraine took on a role that had been speficially written for her.
She played solicitor Jennifer Carson in Carson’s Law.
In a heartbreaking social media post, the actresses’ friend Craig called Lorraine a “showbiz legend, a bona fide star of stage and screen, a triple Logie winning TV treasure and beautiful friend to many”.
He noted that the award-winning actress only retired 10 years ago.