Ernie ‘Ossie Ostrich’ Carroll, the retired entertainer, comic writer, tv producer, and puppeteer has died at the age of 92 on 30 March 2022.
Ernie Carroll was most recognized for his role as Ossie Ostrich on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Cartoon Corner, and The Daryl and Ossie Show.
Ernie was the best comic strip writer of all time giving us full house entertainment and placing a smile on all of his viewers.
Is Ernie ‘Ossie Ostrich’ Carroll Still Alive?
No, Ernie ‘Ossie Ostrich’ Carroll is not alive as he perished today surrounded by loved ones at Racecourse Grange Aged Care. There he was living with his partner Miffy Marsh for almost 50 years.
He was fortunate to pass away peacefully in his sleep this morning in the presence of his lover Miffy and his daughter Lynne, son Bruce and grandchildren.
Ernie was a pioneer of television starting back in the 50s, arriving from a radio background to GTV9 when tv was a huge thing back then.
A tribute was paid to him on the recent 50th-anniversary special of the ‘Ossie Ostrich on Hey Hey It’s Saturday’ show.
Daryl Somers, his friend posted an emotional speech on Facebook announcing Ernie’s death and he also said he was grateful that Ernie was his mentor.
Ernie Carroll Death Cause & Obituary On Twitter
Ernie Carroll’s death cause was of old age as he was 92 years old. He died peacefully in his unit at a Mornington retirement village.
The obituary details will be provided as soon as his family finishes preparing his funeral and memorial service.
Following his death, many fans have poured condolence to his family and friends mainly via Twitter.
People are sad to see the Ossie Ostrich writer parted away but are consoled by the fact that he got to see his family before he passed.
Ernie was really an important part of people’s lives as he touched their hearts with the best show ever.
Ernie Carroll Family Details
Ernie Carroll was born to a fruit farmer family in Geelong. There he mastered the arts of broadcasting and son he debut on 3TR radio channel.
Soon his family became well known because of him. Their greatest fame hit when Ernie was the puppeteer and voice of Ossie Ostrich.
After many successes in his life, Ernie finally found the woman of his dreams and got married to Miffy Marsh.
Together they have a daughter Lynne Carroll and a son Bruce. He is also the grandpop of his grandchildren who he loves and adores.