Bert Newton will be farewelled in state funeral, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirms - ABC News

Television icon Bert Newton will receive a state funeral, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed.

Key points:

• Newton was born in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy and died in his hometown
• Details of where and when the state funeral will be held will be announced in coming days
• Mr Andrews joined the chorus of tributes for Newton, calling the personality "an icon, a larrikin and a born entertainer"

Newton died aged 83 in his hometown of Melbourne.

The legend of Australian screens spent more than six decades on stage and screen and became one of the country's most loved personalities.

He was born in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy and boasted TV credits including In Melbourne Tonight, The Graham Kennedy Show, The Don Lane Show, Good Morning Australia, New Faces, Bert's Family Feud and 20 to 1.

Australia's entertainment industry has paid tribute to television personality Bert Newton who died at the age of 83. (AAP: Joe Castro)

The Premier said Newton was "an icon, a larrikin and a born entertainer".

"We will all have an opportunity to honour his memory, his talent and his achievements at a state funeral — details will be shared in the coming days," Mr Andrews said.

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Newton is survived by his wife Patti and two children, Lauren and Matthew.

Newton's long-time friend and entertainment reporter Peter Ford said Mr Andrews contacted Patti on Saturday night to offer the state funeral.

The likely venue will be at St Patrick's Cathedral, Ford said.

Tributes have been pouring since news of Newton's death was confirmed late on Saturday.

He has been described as a giant of the industry who brought "unbridled joy and laughter" into the homes of millions, and the "ultimate entertainer".

"But above all his achievements, he was a family man and his greatest partnership was with his wife of almost 50 years, Patti," Mr Andrews said in his statement.

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