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Australian icon John Cornell has died

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Australian icon John Cornell the man behind comedian Paul Hogan’s success and Kerry Packer’s confidante during World Series Cricket — has died at the age of 80 following a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his family, including his wife and television personality Delvene Delany and children, at his home at Byron Bay.

John "Strop" Cornell. April 17, 1986.

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John "Strop" Cornell. April 17, 1986.Credit:Ross Anthony Willis

John 'Strop' Cornell and Paul Hogan on The Paul Hogan show.

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John 'Strop' Cornell and Paul Hogan on The Paul Hogan show.Credit:Supplied

Paul "Hoges" Hogan and John "Strop" Cornell on the set of Crocodile Dundee. March 14, 1986.

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Paul "Hoges" Hogan and John "Strop" Cornell on the set of Crocodile Dundee. March 14, 1986. Credit:SMH Archives

Paul Hogan and "Strop" (John Cornell) in Hollywood with Hugh Hefner, who wears 'Strop's" lifesaver's cap. February 26, 1986.

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Paul Hogan and "Strop" (John Cornell) in Hollywood with Hugh Hefner, who wears 'Strop's" lifesaver's cap. February 26, 1986.Credit:SMH Archives

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John "Strop" Cornell and wife Delvene Delaney. May 17, 1981.

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John "Strop" Cornell and wife Delvene Delaney. May 17, 1981.Credit:SMH Archives

L to R: Beryl Cheers, John Cornell, Paul Hogan, Delvene Delaney on the set of The Paul Hogan Show. January 01, 1976.

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L to R: Beryl Cheers, John Cornell, Paul Hogan, Delvene Delaney on the set of The Paul Hogan Show. January 01, 1976.Credit:Photographer Unknown

Kerry Packer (left) talks to John Cornell at a press conference for the World Series Cricket first season 1977-78.

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Kerry Packer (left) talks to John Cornell at a press conference for the World Series Cricket first season 1977-78.Credit:SMH Archives

Paul Hogan and his manager John Cornell at the Jeff Fenech title fight, at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. 19th July 1986.

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Paul Hogan and his manager John Cornell at the Jeff Fenech title fight, at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. 19th July 1986.Credit:Peter Solness

Paul Hogan and John Cornell (Strop) reunite to launch a new beer for the bushfire appeal.

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Paul Hogan and John Cornell (Strop) reunite to launch a new beer for the bushfire appeal.Credit:Supplied

John "Strop" Cornell. April 17, 1986.

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John "Strop" Cornell. April 17, 1986. Credit:Ross Anthony Willis

Paul Hogan (right) is star/executive producer/screen writer and John Cornell is producer/director of the Paramount adventure-comedy "Almost An Angel". December 23, 1990.

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Paul Hogan (right) is star/executive producer/screen writer and John Cornell is producer/director of the Paramount adventure-comedy "Almost An Angel". December 23, 1990.Credit:Peter Sorel/Paramount Pictures

John Cornell and Paul Hogan mix with Byron Bay locals at the opening of Cornell's new Seaside Cafe. 6th December 1991.

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John Cornell and Paul Hogan mix with Byron Bay locals at the opening of Cornell's new Seaside Cafe. 6th December 1991.Credit:SMH Archives

Paul Hogan and his manager John Cornell at a Jeff Fenech fight 2nd December 1985.

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Paul Hogan and his manager John Cornell at a Jeff Fenech fight 2nd December 1985. Credit:SMH Archives

Tour de Cure organisers (L-R): Andrew Robinson, Paul Hogan, Dominique Robinson, Delvene Delaney, and John Cornell.

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Tour de Cure organisers (L-R): Andrew Robinson, Paul Hogan, Dominique Robinson, Delvene Delaney, and John Cornell.Credit:Tour de Cure

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David Gingell, John Cornell and John Singleton at the Magic Millions race on the Gold Coast. January 9th, 2009.

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David Gingell, John Cornell and John Singleton at the Magic Millions race on the Gold Coast. January 9th, 2009. Credit:Steve Holland

Paul Hogan in his "Smithy" guise critically watches an instant reply of a scene that has just been taped. Beside him from left to right are John Cornell, Delvene Delaney, Andrew Harwood and actor-magician Cecil Porkee. May 19, 1975.

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Paul Hogan in his "Smithy" guise critically watches an instant reply of a scene that has just been taped. Beside him from left to right are John Cornell, Delvene Delaney, Andrew Harwood and actor-magician Cecil Porkee. May 19, 1975.Credit:Peter Carette

John Cornell, Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski mix with Byron Bay locals at the opening of Cornell's Seaside Cafe. 6th December 1991.

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John Cornell, Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski mix with Byron Bay locals at the opening of Cornell's Seaside Cafe. 6th December 1991.Credit:SMH Archives

John Cornell, Paul Hogan's Mananger, with Mrs Noelene Hogan, wife of Paul, going into the ward to see him. 6th June 1986.

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John Cornell, Paul Hogan's Mananger, with Mrs Noelene Hogan, wife of Paul, going into the ward to see him. 6th June 1986.Credit:John O'Gready

John Cornell and his wife, TV personality, Delvene Delaney. February 7, 1982.

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John Cornell and his wife, TV personality, Delvene Delaney. February 7, 1982. Credit:SMH Archives

Paul Hogan, right, and his producer John Cornell arrived in Sydney after a five week "cultural exchange" tour of the US. In the States they taped a television special titled "Paul Hogan Pays Back Glen Campbell". The program starred Telly Savalas, The captain and Tenille and Rod Stewart. At Sydney Airport, Hogan and Cornell were met by Delvene Delaney who co-starred in the Special. November 16, 1976.

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Paul Hogan, right, and his producer John Cornell arrived in Sydney after a five week "cultural exchange" tour of the US. In the States they taped a television special titled "Paul Hogan Pays Back Glen Campbell". The program starred Telly Savalas, The captain and Tenille and Rod Stewart. At Sydney Airport, Hogan and Cornell were met by Delvene Delaney who co-starred in the Special. November 16, 1976. Credit:SMH Archives