A lifelong performer
Beloved Australian actress Lorrae Desmond has been remembered for her grace and enormous heart, following her death in May at age 91. Many fondly recall Lorrae as nurse Shirley Gilroy in 1980s series A Country Practice, but the Mittagongborn actress had already starred in many BBC series, and represented the UK at Eurovision, by the time she headed to Wandin Valley. Lorrae moved to Britain as a child, where she began her TV career. When she returned to Australia, Lorrae hosted her own variety show and became the first woman to win the equivalent of a Gold Logie Award.