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Comments, Suggestions, Discussions => Obituaries and Eulogies => Topic started by: Ratso on Wed 06 Aug 2025 16:15:46

Title: Col Joye [89]
Post by: Ratso on Wed 06 Aug 2025 16:15:46

Initial reports have been received from multiple sources that Col passed away yesterday 5 August aged 89. Every report says "more to come later" I'll post more if someone doesn't do it first.

RIP Col.

From the ABC
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-06/australian-singer-col-joye-dies-aged-89/105618188

Title: Re: Col Joye [89]
Post by: deutros on Wed 06 Aug 2025 16:21:23

 :( Devastating news Ratso the death of a legend it's almost like the end of the beginning the start of it all has passed  RIP Col.

Title: Re: Col Joye [89]
Post by: RAM on Wed 06 Aug 2025 18:54:12

I've been expecting this news.... he has been unwell in recent times.
Col was a ground breaker in the Australian music industry, leading the way for the many who followed in his footsteps.  :yr:]

Vale Colin Frederick Jacobsen
RAM

Title: Re: Col Joye [89]
Post by: Guy on Thu 07 Aug 2025 04:00:06

I thought the Melbourne News stations did a great coverage & tribute for him tonight. 

And I learn't something new - that Col was the first person to recognise the talents of the Bee Gees

Another Australian legend is lost

RIP Col Joye