Lyndey Milan Explained

Lyndey Milan
Honorific Suffix:OAM
Nationality:Australian
Education:Bachelor of Arts (double major in Fine Arts and History)Diploma of Education[1]
Alma Mater:Sydney University
Occupation:Television presenter, chef, producer
Years Active:1985–present
Spouse:Nigel Milan (former husband)
Partner:John Caldon
Children:Blair Milan

Lyndey Milan is an Australian media personality. For over 30 years she has been one of Australia's recognised food and cooking show personalities, contributing to both TV, radio and print media. She was co-host on the channel 9 show Fresh with the Australian Women's Weekly and she was the Food Director for The Australian Women's Weekly.[2]

Milan attended Wenona School in North Sydney, New South Wales.[3] She was the mother of actor/television presenter Blair Milan. They had recently completed filming Lyndey and Blair's Taste of Greece when Blair was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. He died on 17 April 2011, at age 29.[4]

Recognition

In 2014, Milan was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her "services to hospitality, particularly to the food and wine industry, and to the community".[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wall Media, Management & Consultancy Services, Lyndey Milan profile. 25 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110930083516/http://www.wallmedia.com.au/lyndeymilan.htm. 30 September 2011. dead.
  2. Web site: Chef – Lyndey Milan By June Cowle. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2011. 25 August 2011.
  3. Web site: From the WINC Co-Presidents. Wenona School. 25 July 2015. 10 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20150310032506/http://www.wenona.nsw.edu.au/docs/Ut_Prosim_Spring_2011.pdf. 10 March 2015. dead.
  4. News: Bennett. Sue. Actor, bon viveur dies suddenly of cancer. 25 July 2015. The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 April 2011.
  5. News: Cooper. Amy. Aussie gong for Lyndey Milan. 24 July 2015. The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 January 2014.