Holly Wood dies in Perth, aged 68
HOLLY Wood, veteran social writer with The Sunday Times, died this morning after a long battle with cancer.
The much-loved social scene writer was 68.
Affectionately known in the industry as "Holly'', the popular columnist with The Sunday Times was well known and respected in Perth's fashion, charity and social world.
Holly will be remembered as much for his work with Perth charities, as his contribution to the media.
A private man who partied with the stars
Holly partied with millionaires and superstars but he was an intensely private person who would not let any one over the front doorstep of his humble flat in North Perth which was decorated in Royal Family memorabilia, writes STM colleague Gail Williams.
He knew he was gay from an early age but tried to fight against it, which led to his short lasting marriage. He moved to Perth in the late 70s and ran a restaurant, Feathers, which attracted hordes of followers for his colourful MC-ing.He quickly became a high profile character in Perth’s gay scene. He assumed the name Holly after Holly Go Lightly, the lead Audrey Hepburn character in his favourite film He was a shining example of work ethic to his colleagues -- he was always positive in the way he approached his illness and had never taken a sick day before he got cancer. He chose to die in his own way, living each day until the very end His colleagues will miss his familiar flamboyant entry into the office: “Did you miss me?” Yes Holly.
R.I.P. Holly. And thank you for the cocktails back in 1989 and 1990 at the numerous parties around Perth. The full obituary is available from the above link care of Perthnow (www.news.com.au/Perthnow/)
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