The Australian arts community and many more besides were saddened to hear of the death Lex Marinos.

His family confirmed the news in a brief statement to social media.

“It is with heavy hearts we let you know that Lex passed away peacefully on Friday morning,” the statement read. “He died at home, surrounded by family and the sounds of Bob Dylan, with so much love in the room.”

Lex Marinos. 1949-2024

Born on 1 February 1949 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, to Greek immigrant parents, Alexander ‘Lex’ Marinos grew up navigating the complexities of dual identity in post-war Australia. His Greek heritage deeply influenced his worldview and career, giving him a unique voice in the country’s cultural landscape. Growing up in a time when multiculturalism was far from mainstream, Marinos used his background to challenge perceptions and to broaden the portrayal of ethnic communities in Australian media.

Marinos studied at the University of New South Wales. He got a start as a producer and presenter on 2JJ/2JJJ in the 1970s,  but it was the live stage that...