Where does Molly Meldrum live now?

A self-confessed “Egypt nut”, Molly’s Egyptian-themed house, called ‘Luxor’, in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond, is a personal shrine to his lifelong love affair with the country and its history.

Is Molly Meldrum a member of Mensa?

He not only parlayed his Countdown career into a perennial television guest career but, a former Mensa member, won $500,000 for charity on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. And, 26 years ago, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia, for service to the fostering of international relief and to youth.

Did Molly Meldrum have kids?

Morgan Scholes
Molly Meldrum/Children
Molly, 73, adopted and helped raise Morgan, the son of good friend and single mum Jan Pickett. Morgan chats to Woman’s Day from his home in China, where he lives with his wife Crystal and their son Jason, who turns three next month. “I couldn’t be prouder of Dad,” he told us.

How old is Ian Meldrum?

78 years (January 29, 1943)
Molly Meldrum/Age

What illness does Molly Meldrum have?

On 15 December 2011, Meldrum had a life-threatening fall from a ladder in the backyard of his Melbourne home. He was placed under intensive care in a critical condition at the Alfred Hospital and had surgery for his head and spinal injuries.

What did Molly Meldrum do?

Ian Alexander “Molly” Meldrum (born 29 January 1946 in Orbost, Victoria) is an Australian popular music critic, journalist, record producer, and musical entrepreneur, best known as talent co-ordinator, on-air interviewer and music news presenter on the now defunct popular music programme Countdown and widely recognised …

Who played Molly Meldrum?

Samuel Johnson played Molly Meldrum in the miniseries Molly.

What school did Molly Meldrum go to?

Taylors Senior College
Molly Meldrum/Education

Who is Molly Meldrum dating?

Yan Wongngam
Molly Meldrum/Partner

What nationality is Molly?

American
Molly Qerim/Nationality

Is Michael Gudinski sick?

On 2 March 2021, Gudinski died in his sleep while at home in Melbourne at the age of 68.

How old is Sam Johnson?

89 years (1930–2020)
Sam Johnson/Age at death

Where was ian’molly’meldrum born and raised?

Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum was born on January 29, 1946 in Orbost, Victoria, Australia as Ian Alexander Meldrum.

When did Molly Meldrum start her music career?

Also in 1964 Meldrum began his music career as a roadie for his friends’ band, The Groop, which had early performances in Anglesea. Go-Set was a weekly pop music newspaper started in February 1966 by Phillip Frazer, Tony Schauble, and their Monash University mates.

Who are Molly Meldrum’s brothers and sisters in real life?

Personal life. Meldrum has an adult adopted son, Morgan Scholes, who lives in China with his partner, Crystal Scholes, and the couple’s child, Meldrum’s grandchild. Meldrum’s younger brother Brian is a former racing writer, golf journalist and editor. His youngest brother Robert is an actor, director and teacher.

How old was Molly Meldrum when she met Elton John?

Australian music critic and famed journalist Molly Meldrum has met a slew of A-list stars during his career. And speaking to the Sunday Herald Sun, the 77-year-old recalled two hilarious incidents involving none other than Sir Elton John and the late Princess Diana.