Sunrise host Natalie Barr has penned an emotional tribute to close friend and colleague, Garry Siutz, following his tragic passing after a battle with skin cancer.
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The TV host took to Instagram to share her cherished memories with the hair and makeup artist who had worked closely with her as well as many of the team at Channel Seven over the years.
“It’s the saddest of weeks because our wonderful, fun, irreverent, talented as all hell friend and colleague @garrysiutz has passed away,” she began.
“He was the life of the makeup room. For years while he created magic at 4am we talked and laughed, about our families and the news and any good goss that was going around.
The mother-of-two went on to recount some beautiful memories she shared with Garry.
“He was a talker and so was I. But mainly he was one of the most talented hair and makeup artists I’ve ever worked with in more than 30 years in TV.
“We travelled the world. He painted my face and did my hair everywhere from the backseat of a plane from London to New York as we raced to broadcast from 5 countries in 5 days, to a toilet in Dubai, a dodgy hotel in Rio, a beach on the Gold Coast, Carols in the Domain and many many more weird and wonderful places in between.
“All of them filled with stories and memories and laughter To Leonie and Oscar and Kiya and family, we’ll never forget him here at @sunriseon7 We loved you Gaz. Nat”
The talented hair and makeup artist regularly featured the network’s biggest stars on his social media page from Home And Away’s Ada Nicodemou to Kylie Gillies and, of course, Nat.
Channel Seven executive producer, Sarah Stinson, also shared a tribute to Garry this morning as the entire team mourn his loss.
“Our beautiful friend @garrysiutz passed away yesterday. A light has gone out that can never be replaced. Wildly eccentric, brave, hilarious and oh-so-interesting,” she penned.
“His family meant everything to him.”
