The famous actor and TV presenter Donald McDonald has died

Donald MacDonald, an outstanding Australian film and TV series actor, TV presenter, screenwriter, and playwright, has passed away.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to News.com, the famous showman died at the age of 86 due to cancer. The legendary performer spent the last days of his life in the hospital under medical supervision.

MacDonald's colleagues confirmed the information about his death with deep sorrow.

Born in Sydney, Donald MacDonald forever inscribed his name in the history of Australian television broadcasting as one of the first hosts of the iconic children's program Play School, which became an important part of the lives of several generations of Australians.