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Australian entertainment veteran Toni Lamond, one of the country’s most influential stage and television personalities, has passed away at the age of 93. Her death was confirmed on 29 November 2025, marking the end of a remarkable era in Australian show business. Lamond, born Patricia Lamond Lawman in 1932, spent more than eight decades performing across theatre, television, radio, cabaret and variety, leaving a profound impact on multiple generations of performers.
Lamond began her career at just 10 years old, singing on radio while touring with her vaudeville-performer parents. Over the years, she became known for major stage productions such as Oliver!, Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady and The Pajama Game. She also made history in the 1960s as the first woman in the world to host her own Tonight Show, appearing on In Melbourne Tonight and setting new milestones for women in television broadcasting. Her long career brought numerous honours, including her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to entertainment and the community.
Toni Lamond is survived by her son, Tony Sheldon, an accomplished stage actor known internationally for his award-winning performances. Her legacy continues through him as well as through the countless artists she inspired over her multi-generational career. Admirers remember her not only for her extraordinary talent but also for her resilience, professionalism and pioneering spirit that helped shape modern Australian theatre and television.
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