Peter Allen was an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and entertainer, known for his flamboyant stage persona, boundless energy, and lavish costumes.
Peter Allen was also an ex-husband of Liza Minnelli. Peter Allen and Liza Minnelli were married from 1967–1974.
Peter Allen and Liza Minnelli married on 3 March 1967, separated on 9 April 1970, and were divorced on 24 July 1974.
Peter Allen’s last performance was on 26 January 1992, in Sydney.
Peter Allen spent his final days at his beach house in Leucadia and died at Mercy Hospital, San Diego, on 18 June 1992, from an AIDS-related throat cancer.
A private memorial service was held on 21 June 1992, at his home in Leucadia where his ashes were scattered in the ocean within sight of his house.
A documentary titled The Boy from Oz about Allen was produced after his death, featuring clips from his performances as well as interviews with performers who worked with him.
Peter Allen’s patriotic song “I Still Call Australia Home”, has been used extensively in advertising campaigns, and was added to the National Film and Sound Archive’s Sounds of Australia registry in 2013.