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David Campell Pays Tribute to Magda Szubanski

AUSTRALIA, AUG 3 – Magda Szubanski received the Logies Hall of Fame honour for 40 years of contributions to Australian television, comedy, and activism while battling stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma.

  • At Sydney’s The Star on August 3, 2025, Magda Szubanski was inducted into the Hall of Fame via a pre-recorded speech.
  • Her nearly four-decade career helped define Australian comedy, and she joins four other women as Hall of Fame inductees, including Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Noni Hazlehurst, Ruth Cracknell, and Rebecca Gibney.
  • Battling stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma, Magda Szubanski shared her serious condition on May 29th, 2025, while receiving Nordic protocol treatment in Melbourne.
  • In her emotional address, Magda Szubanski broke down in tears as she thanked the Australian public for their overwhelming support, which she said made her stronger.
  • Her activism extends to campaigning for the 'Yes' vote in the same-sex marriage plebiscite, impacting LGBTQIA+ rights and Australia's cultural identity, said Penny Wong, MP.
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David Campell pays tribute to Magda Szubanski

The beloved Aussie comedian is being inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame at the 2025 ceremony.

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OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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