Paul Hester

Died Melbourne, aged 46.

The last time I was lucky enough to see Paul Hester was at the Finn Brothers concert in November last year. While he only came on stage for a couple of songs (one by Crowded House, one by Split Enz), the applause he received when he came on and off was as great as any heard throughout the night. He not only made me laugh that night, he also had me reminiscing about other concerts I'd seen him in before, especially when Crowded House played the final gig at The Venue in St.Kilda. Like many, I now feel numb at the news he took his own life. What a really sad day it is.