Cary Young
Cary Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 December 1939 New Zealand |
| Died | 31 December 2022 (aged 83) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Known for | being a quiz champion |
| Television | Sale of the Century |
Cary Graeme Young (22 December 1939 – 31 December 2022)[1] was an Australian television quiz personality, best known for his success on Nine Network game show Sale of the Century.[2]
After first appearing as a regular contestant in 1982, Young was regularly invited back to the program to participate in various tournaments.[3]
Young took part in Sale of the Century's "Champion of Champions" tournament in 1983, followed by the "Australia versus America" challenge in 1985.[4] He then won the Commonwealth Games tournament in 1986 and the World Championship tournament in 1987.[4][5] Young was also the winner of two Sale of the Century masters tournaments in 1990 and 1997.[4]
His final appearance on Sale of the Century was during the 21st Birthday Challenge in 2001 (albeit as a special guest rather than as a competitor) shortly before the long-running show was axed.[4]
From 2000 to 2006, Young wrote a quiz for the Herald Sun newspaper.[6]
In 2011, Young donated a Holden Piazza he had won on Sale of the Century to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia.[7]
Young became involved in a legal battle with former Wheel of Fortune host Rob Elliott regarding unpaid royalties for a board game Elliott had created called Smart Ass, for which Young wrote questions.[8][9]
Personal life and death
Young was born in New Zealand where he developed a passion for general knowledge during lengthy hospital visits as he struggled with asthma as a child.[6] After becoming an amateur boxer, Young moved to Australia where he spent time backpacking.[6]
In Queensland, Young gained employment at the Cape River Meatworks in Pentland.[10] He married and settled in Charters Towers.[10] As his Sale of the Century appearances became more regular, Young and his wife moved to Melbourne in 1984 to be closer to the GTV-9 studios where Sale of the Century was filmed.[10]
After suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Young died at the Nellie Melba Village in Wheeler's Hill on 31 December 2022. He was 83.[1][11]
His death prompted tributes from various Australian figures including quiz champion Brydon Coverdale and politician Bob Katter.[2][10]
References
- ^ a b "YOUNG, Cary Graeme". Herald Sun. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
22/12/1939 – 31/12/2022
- ^ a b Coverdale, Brydon (5 January 2023). "The Shark: Why Cary Young was the best quiz master of the century". Herald Sun. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Legendary Sale of the Century champion Cary Young dies". www.9news.com.au. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Legendary Sale of the Century champ dies". Nine News. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ National Film and Sound Archive. "Sale of the Century: World Championship Final". Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Couper, Elena (4 January 2023). "TV quiz king Cary Young dies in Wheelers Hill aged 83". Herald Sun. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Leo, Jessica (17 November 2011). "Historic Holden back on show". The Advertiser. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Game show icons clash in court over board game royalties". A Current Affair. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Mickelburough, Peter (11 September 2018). "Cary Young accuses Rob Elliott of 'fraudulent misrepresentation' in sale of rights for Smart Ass game". Herald Sun. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d Hill, Daneka (5 January 2023). "Pentland abattoir worker turned TV legend Cary Young dies at 83". Townsville Bulletin. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Knox, David (5 January 2023). "Vale: Cary Young". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 January 2023.