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Nicole Kidman’s Former Co-Star Dies at 65 After Cancer Battle

The actor, starred in hit Australian films including “BMX Bandits” and “Gallipoli.”

David Argue, who starred in a number of key Australian films alongside Nicole Kidman and Mel Gibson, has died at 65. Argue took on iconic roles in films like the 1981 war drama Gallipoli, where he played “Snowy.” The Melbourne-born actor also played in feature films like 1983’s BMX Bandits alongside Kidman and took on the role of Sammy Martin in the ‘70s soap opera The Restless Years. The star also appeared in flicks like Razorback, Going Down, Melvin Son of Alvin, Backlash, Angel Baby, Road Train and Hercules Returns, as well as in TV shows like Cop Shop, The Sullivans, Cluedo and Water Rats. He took on a number of theater roles as well, like in Hair, The Country Wife, Sleeping Beauty on Ice and The Mouth Show. Argue’s health issues worsened in January when he made a GoFundMe page to buy a mobility scooter. He said that his legs were in constant pain and he struggled to walk. “A scooter will be incredibly helpful for my day to day life, allow me to easily visit my family more often and access public transport. I hope this note finds you well,” he wrote. “Sincerely David Argue (Icon, Legend, Enemy to himself and Burden to his friends!)”