Ron Johanson dead: Film icon who worked with Kylie Minogue dies after cancer battle

Ron Johanson, a cinematographer who worked for more than five decades, died last month at the age of 75. The Australian icon was confirmed to have died following a long battle with brain cancer and was surrounded by his family. A former president of the Australian Cinematographers Society, he also worked with Aussie stars such as Kylie Minogue and Stephen Curry. His death was confirmed in an emotional statement by the Australian Cinematographers Society, who stated: "It is with great sorrow we acknowledge the passing of Ronald Johanson OAM ACS."

They added: "Ron was our much-loved, highly respected and long serving National ACS president for fourteen years from 2008 to 2022, national vice president for five years and a past Queensland president for over ten years."

The tribute, written by fellow cameraman Ernie Clark, continued: "Ron helped expand recognition of the ACS on the world stage becoming only the second ACS president to be the Australian representative on Imago – the International Federation of Cinematographers, becoming a co-president in 2021.

"He fostered alliances with many international cinematography guilds as well. Ron was instrumental in making the ACS more inclusive, by working with the other Australian guilds to bring our industry together to make it the best it could be.

"He strove to make the ACS more welcoming to all and to innovate changes to improve the ACS. He made the society truly national by implementing a branch in every state and territory."