Dawn Kenyon, an Australian children’s television presenter who became the country’s first female television host, died at the age 92. She was born in 1932 and started her career in the industry in 1956.
She is often referred to as the “First Lady of Australian Television” due to her role on the program Captain Fortune.
Miss Dawn was a captivating presenter who thrilled children with her engaging and enthusiastic presentation.
She presented several early Australian programs, and she became a household name after appearing on the Channel Seven’s Romper Room during the 1950s.
Even though she was a popular star on screen, Kenyon was also a talented screenwriter and producer.
She got married to British television engineer Fred Kenyon in 1957, and they would go on to have three kids: Anne, Steven, and Peter.
She then decided to retire from her career as a television presenter.
Even though she left television in Australia, her legacy will continue to live on.
Many of her friends in the media paid tribute to her during the time of her death.
One of them was Anita Jacoby, an Australian journalist.
She said that she was a shining light for all of us.
Jeff McMullen of 60 Minutes also praised her for her warm and welcoming personality.