28 shares Gudinski, who was widely regarded as the 'father of the Australian music industry', died in Melbourne overnight. His cause of death is unknown at this point. He leaves behind wife Sue, children Matt and Kate, and two grandchildren. Tragic: 'He loved his family so much. He worshipped them. My dad is crushed that a 50-year partnership and friendship has suddenly been taken,' David said. Michael Gudinski is pictured in Melbourne on November 20, 2018 The music promoter formed record company Mushroom Records at just 20 years old and went on to sign and launch the careers of artists including Kylie Minogue, who is now one of the biggest pop stars in the world.