Celebrity tributes have poured in after news that Australian gardening expert Peter Cundall had died, aged 94.
Peter, who hosted ABC television show Gardening Australia for 18 years, passed away after a short illness and was surrounded by family, who have requested media publish the announcement of his death without any photos.
Posting to Twitter, TV star Wendy Harmer wrote: 'Vale the wonderful Peter Cundall. We loved you so much xx'.
Loss: Celebrity tributes have poured in after news that Australian gardening expert Peter Cundall had died, aged 94. Pictured: Costa Georgiadis
Gardening Australia star Costa Georgiadis Tweeted: 'Just heard that Peter Cundall has passed away. Called back to the earth he loved and nurtured for a lifetime on World Soils Day.
'Your service and love of nature will continue to shine & be spread like seeds in the wind by those you've inspired for generations. May his memory [be] eternal'.
Writer Marieke Hardy wrote on her social media: 'Dear Peter Cundall was in the first EVER episode of The Book Club and startled us all by going absolutely full ham on American Psycho, including at one point banging his fist on a table for added drama. I adored him. Vale. x'
Posting to Twitter, TV star Wendy Harmer (pictured) wrote: 'Vale the wonderful Peter Cundall. We loved you so much xx'
Christine Milne, former Leader of the Australian Greens, Tweeted: 'Vale Peter Cundall. Courageous campaigner for social justice and the environment.
'He stood up against Wesley Vale and Gunns pulp mills and fought for the forests. Rest In Peace Peter as 'we will never, ever give up' just as you never did.'
Actor Rhys Muldoon wrote: 'Vale Peter Cundall. Tasmania has just lost one of her favourite sons.'
Gardening Australia star Costa Georgiadis Tweeted: 'Just heard that Peter Cundall has passed away. Called back to the earth he loved and nurtured for a lifetime on World Soils Day'
Leader of the Australian Greens Adam Bandt Tweeted: 'Vale Peter Cundall, a man who didn't just enrich us by appearing on our screens, but who fought fiercely for justice and the environment. We will miss you.'
Celebrity astrologer Jessica Adams wrote: 'Oh, Peter Cundall. How incredibly sad. Everyone who enjoys the rare wilderness of Tasmania today owes him so much.'
Peter's family released a statement on Sunday, and revealed there will be a private cremation and no memorial services.
The statement read:
