Samuel top ‘Vic’ Aussie

A TEARFUL Samuel Johnson struggled to speak after the actor and cancer research fundraiser was announced as Victoria’s Australian of the Year.

The award comes just weeks after his beloved sister died after a long cancer battle.

“Connie and I always liked turning negatives into positives,” he said when he accepted the award last night.

“I’ve got some plans that I’m working on and I’m trying to uphold my sister’s legacy,” Johnson said. He apologised for being “useless” but said he would continue to put aside acting to focus on supporting cancer research.