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Beloved Film Critic David Stratton Dies Aged 85

David Stratton retired in 2023 due to health issues including giant cell arteritis and spinal fractures, impacting his vision and mobility, after decades promoting Australian cinema.

  • On Thursday afternoon, Stratton’s family announced that the legendary film critic died at 85 in a hospital near his Blue Mountains home.
  • Facing giant cell arteritis last year, Stratton disclosed steroids weakened his bones, causing one back fracture during treatment.
  • Throughout his career, Stratton co-hosted SBS and ABC film review shows with Margaret Pomeranz for nearly 20 years.
  • Tributes also poured in from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on X, praising Stratton’s love of film and his generous passing of knowledge, while cinema organizations shared condolences.
  • Reflecting his impact, his family invited the public to watch their favourite film and shared that details of a public memorial service will be shared soon.
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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