Alert – Robin Eastwood: Industry in mourning as beloved Australian TV icon dies aged 62

Veteran n TV producer Robin Eastwood died earlier this week aged 62, following a short illness.

The beloved industry veteran had over 30 years of experience in show business and produced a host of popular TV shows, including SBS’ Who Do You Think You Are? and Every Family Has A Secret.

Production company Artemis Media announced the news on social media on Tuesday.

‘We’re devastated at the passing of Robin Eastwood, a much loved and admired member of the Artemis Media family,’ they wrote in a statement.

‘Robin has been a force in our industry. We’ve had the privilege of working with her over the last 20 years on many series’: Desperately Seeking Sheila, Who Do You Think You Are?, Monash and Me, and Every Family has a Secret.’

They praised Robin’s incredible work ethic and her incredible mentoring of those starting in the industry. 

‘As a Line Producer and Production Manager, Robin set the standard, bringing professionalism and compassion into her work. Her teams felt looked after and supported, and she generously shared her knowledge through her mentoring. 

‘Robin was a loyal friend to many and we will all miss her dearly. Our thoughts are with her much loved family.’ 

Veteran n TV producer Robin Eastwood died earlier this week aged 62, following a short illness 

The beloved industry veteran had over 30 years of experience in show business and produced a host of popular TV shows, including SBS’ Who Do You Think You Are ? and Every Family Has A Secret 

Western ‘s Screenwest also paid tribute to Eastwood, writing: ‘We are saddened to learn about the passing of Robin. We extend our condolences to Robin’s family, friends and colleagues.’

Meanwhile, many of her former colleagues took to social media with their own tributes.

‘This is very upsetting. I always found her wonderful to work with,’ wrote WDYTYA composer Ash Greig.

Cinematographer Ian Batt added: ‘Such sad news. She was instrumental to the success of so many projects I was involved with.’

After completing her studies at Monash University in Melbourne in the early 80s, Eastwood began working in Japan and represented the n Tourism Commission in Tokyo for a two-year period. 

Eastwood later started her media career in in 1987, when she provided media coordination services for Japanese productions filmed Down Under.

Production company Artemis Media announced the heartbreaking news on social media on Tuesday