Molly Meldrum has raised considerations after he failed to appear at the funeral of friend and Hey It’s Saturday co-star John Blackman this weekend.
The Australian music legend, who has struggled with well being points in recent times, was nowhere to be seen as household, associates and business greats gathered to bid Blackman farewell on Sunday.
Cecile Blackman, his devoted spouse, was joined by a roster of A-list supporters, together with Eddie Maguire, Daryl Somers, Wilbur Wilde, Livinia Nixon, Glenn Robbins, Frankie J Holden, Rhonda Burchmore and Red Symons.
Meldrum didn’t appear to attend, and was not seen amongst mourners submitting inside the venue.
Legendary Hey Hey It’s Saturday star Blackman handed away from a coronary heart assault at his house on June 4 at age 76.
Molly Meldrum (pictured) has raised considerations after he failed to appear at the funeral of friend and Hey It’s Saturday co-star John Blackman this weekend
The veteran broadcaster had undergone minor surgical procedure the day earlier than to have two pores and skin cancers eliminated.
John’s battle with well being points had been ongoing. In 2018, he had his jaw eliminated amid a gruelling battle with cancer, and he underwent mind surgical procedure in 2022.
Meldrum has had his justifiable share of well being battles in recent times, too, in addition to exhibiting unusual behaviour now and again.
In March final yr, Molly made headlines for exposing himself and appearing to urinate on the floor at a Rod Stewart concert in Melbourne.
The funeral was an A-list affair with Kath and Kim star Glenn Robbins (pictured far left) attending alongside Daryl Daryl Somers
Red Symons (proper) was joined by spouse Sally Moore
Rhonda Burchmore (proper) was additionally in attendance, wearing a inexperienced go well with
Livinia Nixon (pictured) got here alongside for the touching service
Hey Hey It’s Saturday star Wilbur Wilde (proper) confirmed his help
Entertainment veteran Frankie J Holden (left) was seen chatting to Eddie Maguire (proper)
A video obtained by Daily Mail Australia exhibits the 81-year-old TV star exposing his privates close to the finish of the pop singer’s set at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.
The former Countdown star appeared to urinate on the flooring whereas wanting up at the stage and sporting his trademark Stetson cowboy hat.
The alarming episode was the newest in a string of more and more weird antics by Meldrum, who was a mainstay on Australian TV for many years and associates to a few of the greatest names in music.
Entertainment commentator Peter Ford raised considerations the TV legend has not been adequately supervised since he fell from a ladder in 2011 and suffered head accidents.
‘His judgement is impaired, that is a reality. I’m not making excuses for unhealthy behaviour,’ he instructed 2GB at the time.
Hey Hey It’s Saturday star Blackman (pictured) handed away from a coronary heart assault at his house on June 4 at age 76. The veteran broadcaster had undergone minor surgical procedure the day earlier than
John’s battle with well being points had been ongoing. In 2018, he had his jaw eliminated amid a gruelling battle with most cancers , and he underwent mind surgical procedure in 2022
Radio host Ben Fordham sympathised with the TV star admitting Meldrum confronted ‘challenges’.
‘Someone wants to step in who’s shut to Molly and say, “Hey, Molly. We need to look after you mate”,’ he mentioned.
‘Sometimes it is onerous if you’re coping with somebody as well-known as Molly Meldrum, they’re used to getting their very own manner.
‘But somebody shut to him has to say, “Molly, we need to keep you at home”.’
In January final yr, Meldrum induced a stir after dropping his pants throughout his outdated friend Sir Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Meldrum has had his justifiable share of well being battles in recent times too. In March final yr, Molly made headlines for exposing himself and showing to urinate on the flooring at a Rod Stewart live performance in Melbourne (pictured)
In January final yr, Meldrum induced a stir after dropping his pants throughout his outdated friend Sir Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at AAMI Park in Melbourne (pictured)
During his ultimate act, the I’m Still Standing hitmaker introduced Meldrum on stage for a rendition of The B**** Is Back.
Once on the platform, Meldrum rotated and flashed his derrière in entrance of the 30,000 robust crowd – sending Sir Elton followers right into a frenzy on-line.
Ford raised additional considerations about Meldrum’s situation at the time.
‘I’m not a detailed friend of Molly, however I feel anybody who is aware of him is worried and everyone desires Molly to be comfortable and protected, and everyone desires his legacy to be saved intact,’ he instructed news.com.au.
‘He has performed such a unprecedented position in the evolution and progress of the Australian music business and no person desires his legacy to turn into all about wild and loopy antics and questionable behaviour.’
MOLLY’S CONCERNING MOMENTS
Fight with Samuel Johnson
Actor Samuel Johnson revealed in January he had a falling out with Meldrum in 2017 after the music icon commandeered his Logie Award acceptance speech.
Johnson mentioned he had meant to use his acceptance speech to ask for donations to a most cancers charity.
However, regardless of asking Meldrum not to get on stage, Johnson claims the television host ignored his needs.
Following the January mooning incident, Johnson slammed Meldrum, saying ‘he wants to dangle up his hat. Now.’
Mooning crowds at Elton John live performance
After being welcomed onto the stage at Sir Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at AAMI Park in Melbourne on 13 January, Meldrum mooned the crowd.
He apologised two days later, claiming the incident was a wardrobe mishap.
ChillOut Festival incident
A couple of days later, footage resurfaced of Meldrum barring his butt in entrance of crowds 10 months earlier at the ChillOut Festival, in Daylesford, in March 2022.
Exposing genitals Rod Stewart live performance
Meldrum was filmed exposing his genitals then urinating throughout Rod Stewart’s live performance at Rod Laver Arena on 15 March.
Witnesses say he appeared to be with two carers and nobody rushed to clear up the puddle he left on the flooring.
