A personal message written by Bert Newton s son Matthew will be read out at TV icon s funeral on behalf of the troubled actor after it was confirmed he will not be attending the service.
Australian showbiz legend Patti Newton, 76, certainly has a lot on her plate, with longtime husband Bert Newton, 82, undergoing a leg amputation in a As well as dealing with her husband s health woes, Patti is said to be “worried sick” for her son, Matthew, who has been keeping a low profile in the US.