The Project star and ABC Radio host Hamish Macdonald reveals his father has died: 'We will miss him greatly' READ MORE: Beloved Australian children's TV star Fiona MacDonald dies aged 67 after battling cruel disease By Stephen Bisset For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:00 EDT, 5 October 2024 | Updated: 01:04 EDT, 5 October 2024 e-mail View comments The Project star Hamish Macdonald has revealed the heartbreaking loss of his father Iain, aged 85. The television personality, 43, took to LinkedIn on Friday to share the news, disclosing his father had succumbed to Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia on Sunday. Sharing a photo of his father to the platform, Hamish penned a heartfelt yet 'objective' tribute, as per his father's wishes.
'Dad left instructions in his will that any funeral notice should be "succinct, basic and free from any subjective statements",' he wrote. 'He was 85 when he died on Sunday. A proud father and grandfather.
He'd been a rower and skier and pharmacist. We will miss him greatly.' Hamish continued the tribute saying his father's end was 'peaceful' despite the ravages of his condition.
'Dad found the loss of independence that came with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia truly difficult but he was peaceful at the end, surrounded by family. He received outstanding care in the Aged Care system from carers, nurses and doctors who afforded him both respect and dignity to the final hour. We thank them.
The Project star Hamish Macdonald has revealed t.