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Aussie TV legend Jimmy Hannan dies aged 84

After a battle with cancer.
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Legendary TV personality Jimmy Hannan has died from cancer.

The TV host, best known for starring in Saturday Date and The Graham Kennedy Showpassed away aged 84.

“He passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer,” his daughter Emily Gillman told nine.com.au.

“He was 84 so he had a fantastic life.”

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According to the Daily Mail, Jimmy was in palliative care in recent weeks.

His family, including wife Joanne and daughters, Emma and Melissa, were by his side.

It is believed a private ceremony for the star will be held this Friday. 

This article originally appeared on New Idea.

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