Gogglebox Australia star Di Kershaw dies after a short illness

Gogglebox Australia star Di Kershaw dies: Art dealer who won hearts with her dry sense of humour passes away aged 76 months after doctors found a tumour in her throat

Gogglebox Australia star Di Kershaw has died aged 76 after a short illness.

Di, a former model-turned-Indigenous art dealer, had been part of the Channel 10-Foxtel show with her husband Mick since its first season in 2015.

She is survived by Mick, their adult children Victoria and Alex, and young grandson.

Doctors reportedly discovered a tumour in her throat several months ago and it was found to be inoperable.

Gogglebox star Di Kershaw (right) has died after a short illness. The Indigenous art dealer had been part of the Foxtel show with her husband Mick (left) since its first season in 2015

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford broke the news on 3AW on Monday.

‘She’s been sick sadly for a couple of months now, so condolences to Mick and the entire family,’ Ford said.

‘She was great talent – the producers struck gold when they found her.’

The Kershaws, from Sydney’s northern beaches, had been married for more than 50 years at the time of Di’s death. 

Di is seen bottom row, second from right, with the cast of Gogglebox Australia

Di is seen bottom row, second from right, with the cast of Gogglebox Australia

Di was known for her dry sense of humour, and would often come out with withering put-downs while reacting to dating shows.

She famously did not think much of fellow Gogglebox original Angie Kent embarking on a reality TV career.

‘She was on Gogglebox, then went to the jungle, then she became the Bachelorette, and now she’s a dancing star… Spare me. She’s no dancer, that’s for sure,’ she once said.

A friend of the Kershaws said Di chose not to tell anyone about her declining health.

She is survived by husband Mick, their adult children Victoria and Alex, and young grandson. (The Kershaws, from Sydney's northern beaches, are pictured here in their younger years)

She is survived by husband Mick, their adult children Victoria and Alex, and young grandson. (The Kershaws, from Sydney’s northern beaches, are pictured here in their younger years)

‘She didn’t feel well a few months ago and [Mick] took her to their doctor. After many tests and specialists, they discovered a tumour in her throat that was inoperable,’ they said.

‘That was when she decided not to tell anyone and just spend quality time with their family.’

Di began her working life as a model, but it was her career as an Indigenous art dealer for which she was best known.

Di and Mick are pictured on their wedding day more than 50 years ago

Di and Mick are pictured on their wedding day more than 50 years ago 

Di (pictured in her twenties) began her working life as a model, but it was her career as an Indigenous art dealer for which she was best known

Di (pictured in her twenties) began her working life as a model, but it was her career as an Indigenous art dealer for which she was best known

Di was known for her dry sense of humour on Gogglebox, and would often come out with withering put-downs while reacting to dating shows

Di was known for her dry sense of humour on Gogglebox, and would often come out with withering put-downs while reacting to dating shows 

She convinced husband Mick to give up his high-flying career as an advertising executive in order to follow their passion for art.

After a long career in the industry, Di was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2020 for her long service to the visual arts.

Di and Mick appeared on every season of Gogglebox, but did disappear briefly during the eleventh season in 2020 when they chose to self-isolate in their Sydney home without a camera crew present.

She convinced husband Mick to give up his high-flying career as an advertising executive in order to follow their passion for art

She convinced husband Mick to give up his high-flying career as an advertising executive in order to follow their passion for art

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