Overview
- Anderson died on Monday, September 21, 2026, and his family and Rose Tattoo publicly confirmed the news on September 23 while asking for privacy and declining interviews.
- He suffered a cardiac arrest in August while Rose Tattoo was on its farewell European tour and was hospitalized in Germany before returning to Australia for treatment.
- The band cancelled the remaining European dates after his collapse and several planned Australian farewell shows have been postponed or rescheduled in the wake of his illness and death.
- Tributes have poured in from peers including Slash and Jimmy Barnes, noting Anderson’s influence on generations of rock acts and his commanding stage presence.
- Anderson led Rose Tattoo from 1976, earned an ARIA Hall of Fame induction and a Member of the Order of Australia honour for youth advocacy, while his public life also included charity work and controversial political moments that shaped his complex legacy.