David Helfgott, the concert pianist immortalised in Shine, awarded OAM for service to performing arts
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David Helfgott has been playing the piano since he was a child.
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Renowned Australian concert pianist David Helfgott has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his service to the performing arts following a career spanning seven decades.
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The Oscar-winning film Shine was based on his career and mental health battles
His wife Gillian says he is looking forward to performing again in 2021
His wife Gillian said he was over the moon with the recognition. It s an extraordinary honour for David, she said.