Wednesday, October 1, 2008

WICKED STAR SUFFERS MASSIVE STROKE

ROB GUEST DEAD AT 57


Rob Guest dies after stroke

Renowned theatrical performer Rob Guest has died in a Melbourne Hospital after suffering a massive stroke overnight.

His family released a statement saying the 57-year-old died peacefully with family members by his side.

The British-born performer has enjoyed a long career on the stage.

He was best known for his record seven years playing the title role in the Phantom of the Opera, in both Australia and New Zealand.

Guest was a music star in New Zealand in the 1970s, and later moved to Las Vegas where he worked in the entertainment industry.

He was currently starring in the Melbourne stage production of Wicked, as the Wizard of Oz.
Guest relocated to Melbourne from the Gold Coast when he took the role in Wicked.

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