Hilary Linstead, the agent, casting director, and film producer who launched Australia’s first talent agency, has died aged 83.
Talked of as a “force of nature” by industry friends, Linstead is considered to have nurtured many of Australia’s most successful stage, film and TV talents, and is known for discovering Rome and Juliet director Baz Luhrmann among others, representing him and the likes of Power of the Dog director Jane Campion, Gillian Armstrong (Little Women) and Adelaide festival joint artistic director Neil Armfield.
Hilary Linstead cause of death
Linstead’s health began to deteriorate in 2018, and he was eventually diagnosed with a form of leukemia.
Hilary Linstead husband and children
She was married to Dem Semler. Hillary is survived by her son Duncan,
Hilary Linstead net worth
The exact or estimated net worth of Hilary Linstead is yet to be made known to the public.
Hilary Linstead funeral
She died aged 83. Her funeral arrangements have not been announced to the public yet.
