Australian film critic and former SBS presenter, David Stratton, has died at the age of 85, his family has announced.

His family announced his death on Thursday, saying he died peacefully in a hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains.

‘David’s passion for film, commitment to Australian cinema, and generous spirit touched countless lives,” his family said in a statement to ABC.

‘He was adored as a husband, father, grand and great grandfather and admired friend.

‘David’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and the public recently and across his lifetime.’

The film critic was best known for his work writing film reviews for The Weekend Australian for 33 years, and for presenting film review shows on television

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