Hugh Jackman has been left heartbroken after an influential figure from his childhood died this week.
The Hollywood star, 55, took to Instagram to share that his former high school music teacher Brian Buggy passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday.
Alongside a precious photo of Mr Buggy hard at work leading an orchestra, Hugh shared his devastation as he paid tribute to the influential teacher.
He told how Mr Buggy first fostered his love of music, which he has taken into his career, showcasing his singing talents in Les Misérables and The Greatest Showman.
‘I want to pay tribute to Brian, OAM,’ Hugh penned in a touching message.
‘He was in charge of music at Knox High School. He taught me, and literally thousands of students across the years, a deep love and joy for music.’
‘That love has stayed with me all my life. His lessons were filled with humour and he effortlessly held a room in the palm of his hand.
‘To Brian’s family, I send my deepest condolences, immense respect and unending gratitude.’
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Hugh Jackman (pictured) has been left heartbroken after influential figure from the Hollywood star’s childhood died this week
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The Wolverine star, 55, shared a post to Instagram revealing that his old high school music teacher Brian Buggy passed away on Tuesday at age 83
Hugh was born and raised in Sydney and attended Pymble Public School before developing his love of music and acting at Knox Grammar School.
‘I want to pay tribute to Brian, OAM,’ Hugh penned in a touching message.
‘He was in charge of music at Knox High School. He taught me, and literally thousands of students across the years, a deep love and joy for music.’
‘That love has stayed with me all my life. His lessons were filled with humour and he effortlessly held a room in the palm of his hand.
‘To Brian’s family, I send my deepest condolences, immense respect and unending gratitude.’
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Hugh Jackman (pictured) has been left heartbroken after influential figure from the Hollywood star’s childhood died this week
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The Wolverine star, 55, shared a post to Instagram revealing that his old high school music teacher Brian Buggy passed away on Tuesday at age 83
Hugh was born and raised in Sydney and attended Pymble Public School before developing his love of music and acting at Knox Grammar School.
