Kylie Minogue has paid tribute to the creator of Neighbours following his death.
The long-running soap announced that Reg Watson had died aged 93, after the latest episode aired in Australia on Saturday.Kylie, who shot to fame playing Charlene Ramsay in the Aussie soap in the late 80s, paid tribute on Twitter.
“What a legacy Reg Watson leaves,” she tweeted. “For me, and millions of others, Neighbours impacted our lives. My thoughts and best wishes to his family and friends.” What a legacy Reg Watson leaves. For me, and millions of others, Neighbours impacted our lives. My thoughts and best wishes to his family and friends. https://t.co/W5xKYn8zBC— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) October 12, 2019The soap is Australia’s longest-running drama and is due to celebrate its 35th year in 2020.
As well as Kylie, the show has launched the careers of
Margot Robbie, Natalie Imbruglia, Holly Valance and Jason Donovan.
Jason, who played Scott Robinson in the soap drama, also paid tribute on Twitter: “Many
Australian careers have a lot to thank for this man. A legend....Mr Reg Watson.”Remembering Reg Watson 1926-2019 | ATV Today Many Australian Entertainment careers have a lot to thank for this man. A legend .. Mr Reg Watson. https://t.co/qzKk3P02cs— Jason Donovan (@JDonOfficial) October 12, 2019Watson grew up in Queensland, working as a radio actor and later an announcer.
In 1955 he moved to
Britain and became head of light entertainment at ATV.
The network called him a “television pioneer” and noted his work creating Midlands soap Crossroads and Prisoner.Remembering television pioneer Reg Watson 1926-2019; https://t.co/NseQQTR7ef#RegWatson#ATVMidlands#GrundyTV#Crossroads#Neighbours#CellBlockHpic.twitter.com/V46FTLc9xT— ATV Today (@ATVToday) October 12, 2019Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison also described Watson as a pioneer and said all at the show were saddened by his passing.
Herbison said: “He was a pioneer of drama, prolific in his output and by all accounts a lovely person to work with.
“His legacy lives on in Ramsay Street to this day.”READ MORE: Jason Donovan Is The Ultimate Good Neighbour As He Rushes To Put Out House Fire In His Pants Kylie Reveals Glastonbury Set Left Her In Tears: 'It Wasn't Good Enough' Someone Put A Donk On The Neighbours Theme To Celebrate Mardi Gras And Fans Have A Lot Of Thoughts