Australian rock star Ignatius Jones of Jimmy and the Boys dead aged 67 [Video]

Australian rock star Ignatius Jones, best known as the frontman for Jimmy and the Boys, has died aged 67.

He died at his home in the Philippines on Tuesday after a short illness.

His sister Monica Trapaga announced his death in a statement on Wednesday.

It read: ‘It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Ignatius Jones AM, after a short illness. He died peacefully at 9.30pm, Sydney time, last night (7 May) at Iloilo City, the Philippines.’

She added: ‘Iggy had immense creative energy, and spent over 50 years contributing to the arts, both in Australia and internationally. He was one of the world’s leading event directors, devisors and designers.’

‘His friends and family will remember Iggy as a bon-vivant, a lively raconteur and a real Renaissance man, immensely and passionately knowledgeable in history and the arts.

‘The arts community in Australia has lost a champion, and …