Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban

[kcf68]

She has said in many interviews that she is painfully shy unless she is in character for a movie!

 

[FreeSpirit71]

Reports are coming in that Nicole (and her sister Antonia's) father has died suddenly in Singapore after a fall.

This is very sad. He was very well respected in medical circles here as well. RIP.

 

[FreeSpirit71]

Nicole Kidman’s father Dr Antony Kidman dies in fall
21 MINUTES AGO SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 6:31PM

NICOLE and Antonia Kidman’s father has died.

It is believed Dr Antony Kidman was at his daughter Antonia’s house in Singapore when he fell and later passed away.

Antonia lives in Singapore with her husband Craig Marran and her six children.
The respected psychologist was the Director of the UTS Health Psychology Unit at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital.

He has also done research into the psychosocial impact of disease.

In June this year, a beaming Nicole Kidman, 46 walked the red carpet with her father and husband Keith Urban at the Swisse Celebrate Life Ball in Melbourne.

Loving father ... Nicole Kidman with her father Dr Antony Kidman at the Swisse Celebrate Life Ball. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia

It was at this ball Dr Kidman proudly wore his Order of Australia medal which he accepted in January for his services to health.

Dr Kidman had a very close relationship with his daughters Antonia and Nicole and their families.

He was also a regular speaker on radio and television.

Dr Kidman wrote several books on mental health, including 2011’s Staying Sane In The Fast Lane, which focused on the effects of technology on daily life.

Antony married Janelle, a nursing instructor. Nicole was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967, while her parents were studying overseas.

Source: http://www.news.com.au/entertainmen...man-dies-in-fall/story-fn907478-1227056911579

 

[Cinamonn_girl]

That's really sad, but how old was he?

 

[FreeSpirit71]

That's really sad, but how old was he?

Not sure I understand the nature of the question. Does his age make it less sad? I believe he was late 70's, early 80's.

I believe Dr Kidman was in good health. He was still actively serving all his roles in Australia. His bio on the UTS site is current.

Dr Anthony Kidman
Biography

Antony Kidman AM PhD is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Health Psychology Unit. He has been carrying out scientific research and lecturing for more than 30 years and conducting a clinical practice for 25 years. As a biologist and clinical psychologist his initial research was in the field of the brain and nervous system. In 1985 he commenced research into some of the biological and psychological aspects of cancer. A close link was established with the Oncology Department of the Royal North Shore Hospital which subsequently resulted in further collaborative projects in the area of psycho-oncology with breast cancer patients.

In 1997 the Unit moved onto the hospital grounds and in 2009 into nearby premises on the Pacific Highway refurbished by the University. Since 2000 the Unit has conducted group psychotherapeutic programs for adolescents suffering from stress and anxiety, outreach programs for schools and on ongoing Managing HSC Stress program. Private patient numbers increased with the introduction of the Medicare rebate for mental health services.

A trial project with young people recently diagnosed with psychosis and schizophrenia commenced in 2008 with funding from the NSW Health Department. Patients are treated using some of the latest developments in cognitive behaviour therapy in conjunction with medication. A manual based on research and trial results is in preparation for use by mental health workers.

The Unit collaborates with the Cummins Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, Chatswood and Cremorne Community Health Centres and health care professionals including nurses.

Dr Kidman runs community service seminars on aspects of mental health, is a regular speaker on radio and television and writes for academic journals and the general public. He was awarded an Order of Australia in 2005 for his contributions to clinical psychology.

Professional

Member, Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society
Associate Fellow, the Albert Ellis Institute of Rational Emotive Therapy (NY)
Fellow, International Academy of Cognitive Therapy
Member, American Psychological Association

 

[Cinamonn_girl]

Not sure I understand the nature of the question. Does his age make it less sad? I believe he was late 70's, early 80's.

I asked how old is he because it can't be found anywhere in the article.

 

[Chanel522]

So sad 😟. He seemed to still be very active and healthy. I wonder if he hit his head really hard when he fell and how it happened that he fell in the first place.

 

[FreeSpirit71]

I asked how old is he because it can't be found anywhere in the article.

No probs.

 

[Singra]

I just read this story on google... very tragic

They've always seemed like a close family... it must be very hard.

 

[Swanky]

So sad. She resembles him some.

 

[FreeSpirit71]

So sad. She resembles him some.

She does. Moreso before she started with the Botox. Her eyes in particular.

 

[Cinamonn_girl]

She resembles him a lot, but he reminds me, in some way, on Jon Voight. I don't even know why.

 

[iluvmybags]

Nicole Kidman's father 'collapsed and died in Singapore hotel restaurant' in front of shocked guests minutes after his morning exercise

• Nicole Kidman's father has died as a result of a suspected heart attack
• It is believed he collapsed inside the restaurant of a Singapore hotel after a morning exercise
• Police confirmed Dr Kidman died at Singapore hospital about 10am
• Long time friend of the family Wendy Day said he suffered a fall after eating breakfast
• He was visiting Nicole's younger sister, Antonia, who lives there
• Dr Kidman was a clinical psychologist at Royal North Shore Hospital
• He was also Director of the Health Psychology Unit at University of Technology in Sydney
• UTS Vice-Chancellor Professor Attila Brungs said he 'contributed greatly'
• He was awarded an Order of Australia in 2005 for his contributions to clinical psychology
• The Kidman family was last seen together in January before Nicole, Keith Urban and Dr Kidman stepped out onto the red carpet in Sydney in June

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-killed-accident-Singapore.html#ixzz3D7jJGMAK
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[Swanky]

Keith Urban Cancels Charity Peformance To Fly to Mourning Nicole

9/12/2014 6:15 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

EXCLUSIVE

Keith Urban backed out of a gig at the last second Thursday night ... so he could get to Nicole Kidman ASAP after getting the news her father died.

Keith was set to play a big ticket charity event at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA -- a gig he was doing as a favor for his friend and longtime Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich.

We're told Keith was driving to the country club -- where members forked out $500 to $5,000 for a ticket -- when he found out his father-in-law had passed away. He immediately turned around to jump on a private jet to his and Nicole's home in Nashville.

We're told the crowd at the benefit for the Ventura County Food Bank -- including Bruce Jenner and Wayne Gretzky -- was disappointed, but understood the situation. Meanwhile, Ehrlich pulled a rabbit out of his hat ... scoring Kenny Loggins to fill in at the last second.

Despite the fact he didn't play "I'm Alright" (the "Caddyshack" theme) for a room full of golfers ... everyone we talked to said Kenny was "awesome."



Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz3D8PRTirD

 

[lanasyogamama]

I was also looking for his age in a couple articles, but it didn't say. One article said "in his eighties".

Poor Nicole.