Meet one of the great Australian entertainers

Ian "Turps" Turpie is an Australian entertainment legend, whose career spans over 50 years.

Born in Melbourne in 1943, Ian began his entertainment career at the tender age of 10, when he was accepted at the prestigious Hector Crawford Drama School and gained recognition as a juvenile actor working in radio and theatre.

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Update 25 December 2011

Merry Christmas to you all.

Wishing you, your family and friends a fabulous festive season and a happy and healthy 2012.

Love, Turps x

Update 9 April 2011

Ian wishes to thank all the people who have contacted him over the past month or two and provide an update on his progress. 

He has just completed a six week course of chemotherapy 
and radiotherapy. The last few weeks have been somewhat grueling, however his spirits are remarkably high and his attitude positive. This is thanks to the love and support of so many fabulous people. He truly appreciates the well wishes via email, cards and phone calls and is looking forward to starting his trivia nights again, as of next week: 

- Pagewood Hotel on Mondays
- Time and Tide Hotel on Tuesdays
- The Bat and Ball on Wednesdays

Update 14 March 2011

Ian is still having chemotherapy and radiation treatment each day and is coping rather well.  

He did the GO!! Show reunion concerts in Melbourne and Adelaide over the weekend, and had a blast catching up with old mates.  

He's now feeling a little weary and will not work again until his treatment finishes.  Ian is so extremely grateful for all the wonderful messages he has received over the last few weeks and thanks everyone for their beautiful words x

Update 21 Feb 2011

Ian thanks everyone for the kind messages of support he has received over the last few days, since being diagnosed with cancer. He is truly overwhelmed by the kindness shown by everyone who has been in contact with him.

He acknowledges that there are thousands of other people in Australia who are in similar situations and wishes them his best.

His treatment has started, his spirits are high and he sends his love.

"Turps has been doing our trivia nights now for two years, and his personality and energy keeps the ever growing audience extremely happy. Loads of fun and great questions means an exciting night for everyone."

Christine M. Frazer, Licensee - Time and Tide Hotel, Dee Why

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