Overview
- The band said archivist Peter Green announced Starkie died early Saturday after treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.
- His daughter Indiana said he departed listening to Chuck Berry, with his dog Bonnie at his side, surrounded by friends and family.
- Starkie had recently canceled planned 50th‑anniversary shows due to ill health, following a GoFundMe that raised more than $35,000 for medical costs.
- Joining in August 1973 to replace his brother Peter, he became the youngest member and a key figure in the band’s theatrical identity.
- Skyhooks’ 1974–75 breakthrough, including Living in the 70’s on Mushroom Records and later ARIA Hall of Fame recognition, anchored Starkie’s enduring legacy, and he is survived by daughters Indiana and Arabella, grandchildren Phoenix and Lucia, and partner Chrissy.