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Mark Priestley Obituary
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Melissa jones
April 10, 2024
just finished watching all saints on 7plus, We miss Mark so much he was and still is my fave actor . sending hugs to the Priestley family
Lynne Wilson
November 23, 2022
I live in Scotland and have just started to watch All Saints I thought Mark was an amazing actor and was devastated to learn of his death, I would just like to send condolences to his family they will be heartbroken xx
azi preiestley
October 23, 2019
Marky! My beautiful love...
I miss you so much and i will never forget you...
Eleven years have passed since oyur death,but your memory,your love and your thought with me...
Hope to meet you someday in another world... sleep in peace...love you
Azi priestley
October 23, 2019
Mark,My beautiful love!♡
do you hear me?
I miss you do much and i will never forget you...
Eleven years have passed since your death,but your lve,your memory,and your thought are with me
Hopefully someday we will meet in another world!☆ let your soul rest
love you♡
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April 3, 2010
For Mark...
You left us far too early.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Poppy & Sam Tsilikas
September 15, 2008
Such a tragic loss. Mark, we already miss seeing your smiling face on screen as you were such a large part of the All Saints cast. Your fine acting brought the show to life as you gave us your best, from the humourous to the serious side that was often required by your role. I'm sure you have done all the nurses proud as your loving and compassionate nature was a good portrayal of the tremendous job they all do looking after the sick together with their families during times of great distress.
Mark, you have touched more people than you ever realised.
May you rest in peace.
H P
September 9, 2008
May Peace Be With You Mark..
HEATHER WIGGINS
September 8, 2008
Mark, you were an inspiration to up and coming young aussie actors. Your depth of character shone thru each and every episode. To say I am gutted by your passing is a huge understatement. God bless Mark's family and may they get solace from knowing their son and brother was so loved
Jenni Miller
September 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.
Mark, thank you for many hours of wonderful viewing. You will be missed and remembered always
September 7, 2008
My heart goes out to Mark's family and friends at this impossible time. Mark was such an amazing actor and I enjoyed watching his perfect portrayal of nurse Dan every week. He was so effortless brilliant. Above all, he sounded like an incredible person who willed be sorely missed by all that knew him, especially those he loved. Rest in Peace Mark, I hope you have finally found the peace you were looking for. - Sophie of Hawthorn. Victoria.
September 7, 2008
My family & I send our deepest sympathy to marks family & frineds, I come from a country town we are 4 hours from Perth & we have noone here qualifed to help if we suffer depression so I can understand how he can feel so alone. please try not to blame urselfs as depression is a hard thing to deal with.ur family are in my thoughts. - Jenny Whitmore of Morawa, W.A.
September 7, 2008
I am a survivor of a wonderful daughter who took her life 4 years ago. My heart and deepest understanding are for Mark's parents who are facing the loss which is unlike any other. Only those who have experienced this can fully understand. I wish I could reach out to them and offer my support and help them in any way. They are now going to have to find a "new normal". I grieve with them. - Madeleine Bryks
September 7, 2008
OMG......Such sad news. RIP Mark - Faye Wilson of Wallan.
September 7, 2008
So So Sad. To all his family and friends my thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Depression takes so many of our loved ones from us, something really needs to be done to help those who suffer from this terrible disease. RIP. - EM of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
I am in shock such a tragic loss Mark you were a fantastic actor with a fantastic smile l will miss seeing you in ALL Saints my condolences goes out to Mark's family and the ALL Saint's cast. - Helen Tspronis of Kingsville, Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
My love and prayers are given to the family of Mark's it is so sad he has gone.. He played his chracter so beautifully i loved the way he smiles we are all going to miss that. love to his family xoxo. - Natasha B of Victoria.
September 7, 2008
I have never watched All Saints but this is such sad news, depression is such a terrible illness. My thoughts are with his family and friends. - Louise of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
Sincere condolences to Mark's family and friends. Depression is a hideous and crippling disease and only people who have suffered from it themselves could truly understand how it affects you. Being talented and successful, as Mark was, doesnt make you feel any better. Asking for help doesnt always work either. I hope you are now at peace. - Karen
September 7, 2008
R.I.P Mark. I suffer depression also and I only wish that you asked for help.. - Wendy of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
Very sad news. My thoughts are with his loved ones. - Suitgirl.
September 7, 2008
Oh god I am so sad to hear this news. Depression really is a 'black dog' and it affects so many people, famous or not. I send out all my thoughts to his family andd friends, who will no doubt be asking 'why'. So so sad. RIP Mark...the black dog has gone now. - Meredith of Mitcham.
September 7, 2008
I feel for how poor Mark must've been feeling. Our family has suffered in the same way as Mark's and other families do. Don't ask why if you don't know about depression ! if you read and look into depression you will to some degree understand a little on more hopefully. RIP Mark, I hope there is a better place for you . - Loved one lost. Of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
What a very sad time, my heart goes out to Mark's family and friends. Mark was a brilliant actor and I loved to watch him on the show he was my favourite characterr on the show he had an amazing talent and a beautiful warm smile which will be missed by millions. The most beautiful caring, amazing, honest, sweet, loving and funny man ever I will miss you dearly. Rest in peace my friend. To his family, friends and fantastic cast mates ''DON'T CRY BECAUSE IT'S OVER SMILE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED. - Lindy Fogarty of Bowen Qld.
September 7, 2008
I watched All Saints for the very first time last night, and was most impressed with this young man's performance, what a tragedy. - Morag Jones of Mont Albert North.
September 7, 2008
So sad, his poor family, does anybody know who, or if he was dating anyone?? - Stacey Piggott of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
Nine year old Yadav, the boy tragically drowned in Gardners Creek, got less than a dozen posts. Colin/Collette the whale got over two hundred and now Mark, not Dan, will probably get a hundred. Makes you wonder, doesn't it. - Alan of Victoria.
September 7, 2008
What a waste of a young talented life! Kind of ironic that this happened after his on-screen character had the happiest day of his life! It happens to the ones that you least expect! RIP Mark! - Chris of Geelong.
September 7, 2008
Such a huge loss... my thoughts and prayers are with Marks family and friends/cast & crew on All Saints. It was the best episode on Tuesday night... Jolene, take care. I will miss Marks character Dan... he seemed like the kind of person who was like himself off set. Depression is such a horrible condition. When one is in the deepest hole of hopelessness, there seems no way out... there is help out there and it's the hurdle of overcoming the irrational thoughts & feelings in the worst of moments to seek it. Sometimes the hurdle is too high and so loved ones can't blame themselves. Why does it have to be the nicest people to leave this world? - Angela Young of Boronia.
September 7, 2008
Poor guy. If people knew he was depressed perhaps they should have been keeping a closer eye. It's strange hearing this news after watching his on screen character get married the other night. - Sandra of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
This is very sad, and the saddest thing of all, is that it could have been avoided. As someone who has been touched by suicide, my deepest thoughts and sympathies go to his family and friends. - Susie of East St Kilda.
September 7, 2008
Ok people, fair enough. At least I will be man enough to apologise - hopefully this sets me apart from the Toorak crew! Bianca, mis-spelling is of no real concern here so please disregard my toffy comment. By the way, I do actually watch All Saints and he will be sorely missed. - Aaron of Tarneit not Toorak!
September 7, 2008
The show will not be the same again. - Jason of Sydney.
September 7, 2008
Acutally Alan nine year old Yadav got a lot more than 9 when he first went missing a lot of people wrote in and sent prayers for him! - Robin Stewart .
September 7, 2008
So sad about this young man choosing to end his life. That he felt he had no other options. Condolences to his parents, family, colleagues and friends. He was one of my favourite characters on the programme. - Kate Smith of Brigadoon Western Australia
September 7, 2008
Condolnances to the family and cast members. - Chris of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
Sad news, RIP Mark, Thanks for sharing your talent with us, you will missed. Thoughts to Mark's family, friends and All Saints cast and crew. - Kalli of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
So sad to hear the news of Mark, my thoughts and condolences for his family, friends and cast and crew of All Saints. Another star shines brightly in the skies tonite. - Sharon of Heidelberg, Victoria.
September 7, 2008
Really want say that really shock passing of Mark really like All Saints got disability suffer depression really shook about sadly miss .- Gino Ferro of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
No problem PM, happens a lot. - P.X. of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
Very sad stuff. - Simon of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
A truly sad story," it might be time to relook at the signs given of those who commit suicide, mabe we're missing something more, other signs? - Maio Giazza of Preston.
September 7, 2008
OMG! How could this happen to such a great actor. Mark will be sadly missed. It just goes to show - even the much loved and famous are only human. My heart goes out to Marks family, freinds, cast & crew of All Saints and his many many fans. - Sharon Falzon of Cobram, Victoria.
September 7, 2008
A tragic and very sad end to the life of a man with great skills and much potential. His charactor will be sadly missed by all viewers of the show and I'm sure he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. - Damien of Sunbury Vic.
September 7, 2008
R.I.P. MARK. - Gina of Taylors Hill.
September 7, 2008
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mark Priestly. He was great in All Saints. I remember he came over here when we had Telethon. So sad to hear of someone who seemed to have so much going for him, kill himself. Bye Mark. - Rhonda Halden of ALBANY WA 6330
September 7, 2008
What a shock to hear of the loss of a great actor and my thoughts go out to his family and friends. May Mark rest in peace and this be a wake up call for people to be aware of others around them that suffer with depression be there for them and give them the love and support they need. Again my thoughts to the families and many friends that Mark has left behind. - Kelly Saltmarsh of Tasmania.
September 7, 2008
R.I.P Mark. You were a great actor and loved by many... To all Mark's family and friends god bless and may mark be always with you in sprit... - Jimmy Brown of Sydney.
September 7, 2008
I am devestated by this sad news. Mark was such a talented acter and I absolutley loved is character Dan in All Saints. My thoughts go out to his family, friends and cast members of All Saints. Sad Day........... - Luisa Bock of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Mark's death. We all know him and love him as Dan from All Saints and he will be missed greatly. My true heart and prayers are reserved for his family and friends, who know him as the great person he is - Mark Priestley. It truly is a very sad day for Australian Television! - Julie Griffin of Melbourne. 36600 (2) 36570 DHS DEATHS ...supporting notice PRIESTLEY Mark priesmar8 7sep08 What a terrible shock and loss. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved Mark. He was a wonderful actor and i'm sure a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed on All Saints, but his spirit will live on. May he find peace. God Bless his family and friends who I am sure will miss him every day. May you carry nothing but happy and loving memories of Mark with you always. My thought are with you at this sad time. - Jen Sheppard. Victoria.
September 7, 2008
I am truly saddened by this tragedy. As an avid All Saints fans I enjoyed watching Mark each week. He really made a difference to the to show. My thoughts go out to his family and friends and the All Saints cast an crew at this time. - Nadia of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
My condolences go to Marks's family and friends. - Simone Newman of Warrandyte.
September 7, 2008
Such a sad ending for such a brilliant actor - depression can strike anyone, anytime!! Mark, may your soul rest in peace & glory, and may your family find some comfort knowing you are at peace. You will be sadly missed. - Kerry Payne of Young, NSW
September 7, 2008
I heard the news on the way home from work and was deeply moved by the news. It is such a sad tragic end to a very bright man in the prime of his life. My cousin did the same a year ago from depression and as hard as it is it was not evident that this was going on in his head that suicide was the only way out. The thing is with a depressed person that when the decision has been made to them that thats what they are going to do, no counsellor will talk them out of it. Loved all saints for many years and like many of the other readers DAN was my favourite. Will be sadly missed. My sympathies to his family, friends and cast mates of all saints. Love Karen XOXOXOX . - Karen of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
Mark was such a beautiful actor he was my favourite. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fellow actors on this tremendous loss. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you may be feeling, all i can say is Don't cry because it's over...Smile because it happened. RIP Mark RIP. - Aura Douglas of Sydney.
September 7, 2008
I am truly saddened by the shock tragedy and loss of Mark Priestley. I am an avid All Saints fan. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and co workers. He will be sadly missed, but his memory will live on. - Karen Comrie of Adelaide.
September 7, 2008
My sincerest condolences to Mark's family and friends. Mark was my favourite on All Saints. My life has been touched by suicide too, so I know what a heartbreaking time this is. Keep the happy memories of Mark forever in your hearts. - Rhonda Stock of Rockhampton Qld
September 7, 2008
I am in shock cant belive this has happened. My thoughts go out to Mark family friend's and co-stars. Mark you will be sadly missed in our house. - Joy O'Neil of N.S.W.
September 7, 2008
I have just heard the terrible news of Mark's death. He has given many hours of wonderful viewing over the last 4 or so years through his work in All Saints. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and the cast and crew of All Saints. All Saints has lost a stellar cast member and friend, the public a wonderful actor and his family a wonderful son. Rest in peace Mark. - Karen Jolly of Ballarat.
September 7, 2008
I am deeply saddened and shocked by the news. Mark was a great actor and I loved his character as Dan in All Saints. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. He will be greatly missed. - Shona Lowe of Laang
September 7, 2008
I am truly sad at the recent passing of Mark Priestley, his character Dan in all saints was one of my favourites, he will be truly missed and the show will not be the same without him, he was a great actor and my thoughts and prayers are with his family R.I.P Mark - Deborah Compton.
September 7, 2008
What a very sad time for his family and friends, judging by all the posts here he was a very popular young man. What a great idea it would be if everybody sent a small donation to "Beyond Blue" in his memory, this will hopefully help to stop others from feeling so bad and that to take your own life is the only way out. May he now have peace. - Rhianna of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
I'm in shock!!.. It's such sad news to hear that Mark has taken his own life.. He truly must of been a great actor to have been feeling this desperately low and still portray Dan as such a fun loving, lovable character. All saints won't be quite the same with out him. Sympathy goes out to all that new and loved him. - Nicki of Traralgon.
September 7, 2008
Yes this is very sad news, obviously a very talented young man, who to the rest of us had the world at his feet. Maybe if he stopped and thought about what his family, friends, collegues and ex-girlfriend would be feeling right now, just maybe this may not have happened. Suicide is not a way out people. You leave behind heartaches and the question of why to those left behind who will for the rest of their days blame themselves. - SJ76 of Melbourne.
September 7, 2008
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mark. He was one of my favourate Australian actors. Dan was my favourate "All Saints" character as he was so sweet & caring, so honest & willing to help anyone - which I know translated into his real life personality. Such a loss for all of us. Rest in peace precious, you will be dearly missed. - Andrea Connelley of Croydon Hills.
September 7, 2008
I am so sad I will always remember you now and forever we will drive away together in heaven in our yaris. rest in peace,. love always now and forever - Kobi. Oxooxox
September 7, 2008
I am so very sad to hear this news and send all condolences to family and friends of this fine actor. I have read all the messages and am struck by their sincerity and empathy but also sad to see the very thing that can make someone who is suffering from depression feel that life is no longer worth living.. In other words the last straw.. and that is unkind responses and nit picking... who cares if a word is spelled wrong when the feeling is real and genuine? so please be careful with your words and give smiles rather than frowns. You never know... a kindness could stop some other life being lost so tragically. - Julie of Tasmania.
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