Mike Preston Remembered: From Singer to Mad Max | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Mike Preston, the iconic Australian actor best known for his gritty role as Pappagallo in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Detective Bob Delaney in Homicide, has died at 93 in Florida. Before becoming a Hollywood staple, he was a chart-topping UK singer in the late 1950s, later transitioning to TV hosting in Australia and starring in 42 episodes of Homicide. His career spanned decades, from Australian TV to international blockbusters like Metalstorm and guest roles on Law & Order and Highlander, with his final credited work being a voice in The Getaway (2002). He leaves behind his wife Josie…