Kylie Minogue has been pictured leaving the funeral of legendary music mogul Michael Gudinski, following his tragic death aged 68.
On Wednesday, the singer, 52 – who Michael helped catapult to international stardom – cut a solemn figure as she left Melbourne’s Ormond Hall after the emotional service, which was attended by over 300 mourners.
Kylie, who had arrived at the venue alongside her sister Dannii, wore a touching tribute to the Mushroom Group creator by sporting a T-shirt with the brand’s logo emblazoned on the front.
Heartbroken: Kylie Minogue was pictured leaving the funeral of legendary music mogul Michael Gudinski, following his tragic death aged 68
Sisters in arms: She was joined by her sister, Dannii, who was also close to Gudinski
She teamed the T-shirt with a pair of sunglasses and smart trousers.
The devastated singer took to Twitter shortly after leaving the service to share a photo of her shirt, which she captioned: ‘#VALEGUDINSKI’ alongside a love-heart emoji.
The wake was also attended by Jimmy Barnes, sporting greats Shane Warne and Nick Riewoldt, actors and entertainers including Sam Neill and Asher Keddie, AFL boss Gillon McLachlan and billionaire trucking magnate Lindsay Fox.
Gudinski, who was widely regarded as the ‘father of the Australian music industry’, died in his sleep Melbourne last Tuesday. His cause of death has not been confirmed.
Devastated: On Wednesday, the singer, 52 – who Michael helped catapult to international stardom – cut a solemn figure as she left Melbourne’s Ormond Hall after the service which was attended by over 300 mourners
Tribute: Kylie, who had attended the service alongside her sister Dannii, paid tribute to the Mushroom Group creator by sporting a T-shirt with the brand’s logo emblazoned on the front
Sad: She teamed the touching T-shirt with a pair of sunglasses and smart trousers
Honour: Shortly after his passing, Kylie herself shared a devastating tribute to honour her ‘irreplaceable’ friend
Hours after the news of his passing came to light, Kylie shared a devastating tribute to honour her ‘irreplaceable’ friend.
‘Legend. Legacy. LOVE. A Titan of the music industry. One of a kind and forever family to me,’ she wrote.
‘My heart is broken and I can’t believe he’s gone. Irreplaceable and unforgettable, I’ll always love you “The Big G”.’
During his illustrious career, Gudinski was arguably one of the most powerful and influential figures in the music industry.
After forming Mushroom Records in 1972, the label worked with world class artists such as Madonna and Abba.
‘My heart is broken and I can’t believe he’s gone. Irreplaceable and unforgettable, I’ll always love you,’ Kylie wrote alongside a picture of her and Michael Gudinski (pictured)
Sad: The heartbroken songstress took to Twitter shortly after leaving the service to share a photo of her shirt, which she captioned: ‘#VALEGUDINSKI’ alongside a love-heart emoji
Talent: Just one month ago, Kylie released a statement about Michael in which she described him as a ‘legend of the Australian music industry’. ‘He signed me for my very first single way back in 1987!’ she wrote. Pictured with Michael and sister Dannii in 2009
In 1979, he established concert promoter Frontier Touring and stayed at its helm until his death.
Recently, Frontier Touring promoted Elton John’s farewell tour in 2020, and Ed Sheeran’s sell-out tour in 2018.
Just one month ago, Kylie released a statement about Michael in which she described him as a ‘legend of the Australian music industry’.
‘He signed me for my very first single way back in 1987!’ she wrote, as she celebrated returning to Australia to perform live music.
‘His passion for the music scene, for performers, crews and audiences knows no bounds.’
International: Recently, Frontier Touring promoted Elton John’s farewell tour in 2020, and Ed Sheeran’s (pictured) in 2018