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8 years ago

love you Mark and miss you. i understand xxx

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elizabeth bennett
11 years ago

i was just watching all saint with dan getting a needle stick injury from a hep c patient i cant believe hes gone but never gone out of my memory you are a beautiful man and so miss your face , god bless you

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elizabeth bennett
11 years ago

i was just watching all saint with dan getting a needle stick injury from a hep c patient i cant believe hes gone but never gone out of my memory you are a beautiful man and so miss your face , god bless you

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MERY
12 years ago

I cant forget you dan you still in my mind forever! you are my best nurse in the world.you are HERO.....YOU STILL ALIVE FOREVER WITH YOURE LOVELY AND KIND MEMORY!!!

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Baran
12 years ago

I loved him a lot! His role in all saints was very pretty. I shoked when saw hi died! I am from iran and here , last Monday was the last act of Dan there! His memory is in my harth forever!!!

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Abel Almeida
13 years ago

I was a big fan of him. I loved his character on All Saints. Her character on All Saints was just brilliant I was in shock when he learned he had died It was a great loss to the world of TV But he will always be in my memory like fun Dan Goldman I felt sorry for not having the opportunity to have known personally. Now we can only say: So long Mark, you will be forever in our hearts, you'll never esquecerer, Rest in Peace

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13 years ago

I loved his personality in "all saints". I loved "Dan Goldman". His kindness, his softness and….. he was a really really big man! His death cause that my loving to him become more than ever. I m feeling he is in nearness me. I know he is living in better place than this world and I sure he is living in peace and prosperity. I think he is an angel that when he was on the earth, he couldn’t tolerate this material world. He was really really bigman! Dear Mark; we never forget you. you're always in our hearts.please help us. I love you my angel! :)

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Debra
13 years ago

Mark, I just wished you'd have spoken to someone. You were a brilliant actor.

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Holly Rice
13 years ago

I got Mark's autograph. He was really nice and was a great actor. When he passed away I was shocked and sad. RIP Mark I'll cherish your autograph forever love from Holly

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Margaritha
14 years ago

Dear Mark, I just found this tribute page today. I wish I had known about it back then. I started watching All Saints 4 years ago and it became my favourite shows. You in particular played your role as Nurse Dan Goldman magnificently! In fact, I came to like you very much! It was so heart-warming to see you finally got married with Jo, your on-screen wife. When the news about your death reached me I was so shocked! and so sad...I couldn't believe you have cut short your life!.....only then I realised how desperate you must had been to have cut your own role in life!......I am very sorry.....For sometime I was so sad and kept praying for you until 3 months later you appeared in my dream. Truly I couldn't believe seeing you! It was so real!....at first I didn't know it was you...you were sitting in a chair with your back facing me....all I noticed was this man's hair was a bit bushy so I offered to trim it!.....the man turned around and to my surprise it was you!.....You smiled, got up from the chair and started dancing with me!......The last time I danced was decades ago so I was doubly surprised!.....While we were dancing, I said to you softly : " Do you know you are loved by so many people?".......You answered solemnly : "Yes...I am sorry I haven't learnt the lesson this time".....Somehow I understood what you meant with the Lesson of Life that we, each individual, have in our lives on earth. Suddenly I saw a door on my left and I opened it for you.....We stopped dancing, while looking at the door you hesitated....you looked at me and looked again at the door, then back at me ......this time you made a gesture with your head towards the door and I said loudly;"Yes, Mark, you are ready this time!" and opened the door widely for you.....You went with a speed and never looked back!.......God Bless You, Mark.........Rest in Peace...... Mark Priestley, thank you for bringing countless meaningfulness in our lives through your great portrayal as Nurse Dan Goldman. God Bless all the actors in All Saints and protect them all. Thank you to Mark's parents for a wonderful son. May you know that he is safe in Heaven and always live in all our hearts. Thank you to Sydney Morning Herald for providing a lovely great service for the community. God Bless you, too! :-)

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Lisa
14 years ago

Love and miss you every day. <3

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Katie morrison
15 years ago

I luved mark he was a hero to everyone

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Britt Wilson
15 years ago

My prince and I loved All Saints and Dan. I continue to love it without them both. It comforts me to know that Ben will finally have the pleasure of meeting Mark (Dan). Acting is an interesting profession as it allows so many people to know and judge you. Mark managed to be judged and yet still be loved by millions, that is something. Often the toughest judge is oneself. Marks life was such that he will be remembered and loved by people that he never met. It is hard to fathom that such a seemingly fun and happy go lucky sort of chap, felt so unhappy and helpless. I wish his family and friends my love, strength & condolences. His footprint will remain upon this earth in so many ways, while his spirit will continue to soar. Many thanks to you Mark for so many good times. Rest peacefully now.

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bec
15 years ago

My memory's of Mark is from watching him on All saints, ever since he first statred on the show. He was such a great actor and a good person and it's sad that his life has ended like this when it was only the beginning for him, I miss him alot and it will be very sad when thelast episode he appears in on all saints airs. we love you Mark, May you rest in peace

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Jürgen Timmermans
15 years ago

We can see All Saints too here in Belgium. At this moment, the Belgian television let see us season 10. Also here, much people are shocked by the news of Mark Priestley's dead. He was a great and populair actor to me and I'm sure he was a good person. It's so sad that he isn't here on earth anymore, but I'm sure he is on a much better place now. Together with Jack (Will Travel) you were my favorite in All Saints, I'll miss you. Lucky, we'll see you still for 2 years on television here, but I'll give me a strange feeling. See ya Mark. Greetings from Europe.

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Anita
15 years ago

My Memory if Mark as a actor a Good Actor in All saints & seeing him on TV I Will Miss Mark in All Saints when he got Married on the Show

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veronica molnar
15 years ago

what a pity such a great guy had to exit this world in such a sad way my best friends brother took the same way out at the age of 21 and it leaves the people left behind wandering where did we go wrong were things that bad to have ended a life without trying..but the rest of us dont know what goes through a persons mind and that they dont tell us everything that bothers them..like us we dont tell people every detail of what is wrong and bottle alot of things up in marks case he was a very happy go lucky guy who obviously used his humour to cover up his pain which is very often the way..all my prayers to his family and friends through this hard time.

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rebecca
15 years ago

i wish mark had of told someone as he could of got help. my dad has the same illness and its every hard to help them but they can get help. i miss you mark you was the good guy that allways come last with the girls in all saints but you rocked. you will be sadly missed from all you family and fans xxxooo rip mark :)

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KIM
15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN WATCHING ALL SAINTS SINCE IT FIRST SCREENED,I'VE ESPECIALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE EPISODES WITH MARK PRIESTLEY IN,HIS CHARACTER WAS LOVING FUNNY AND HONEST,WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT HE WAS SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION,I TOO HAVE LOST SOMEONE THROUGH THIS NASTY DISEASE,I AM GOING TO MISS WATCHING YOU ON ALL SAINTS. REST IN PEACE MARK.

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Marissa Ferris
15 years ago

I never watched hospital orientated TV shows as I worked within the Health system and it was only when I caught a glimpse of "All Saints" a year ago where Mark played a significantly role that I became hooked, he not only captured my heart but the hearts of Australians all over the nation. It saddens me immensely the loss of not just a fine actor but that of of fine human being. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates as I can only imagine what despair and greif they are expreiencing at this time. I did not know Mark personally but I know he will be missed greatly and he will be forever in my heart. Marissa Tamworth NSW

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Kymberleigh
15 years ago

When I read that Mark had passed away I was deeply shocked, upset and I spent three days with tears in my eyes as only a few years ago I wrote to Mark as he had been doing All Saints for a while, I received a personal letter from him and I was thrilled to bits, it means so much to to me I will treasure it forever. I also lived in Sydney for seven years and he even invited me to see his play the Violet hour (a horror play I think) I never knew that Mark suffered from Depression, he's character Dan was brilliant, funny and charming. RIP in Peace there is no depression in Heaven and you are free from hurt and pain My thoughts and Prayers goes out to Mark's family and friends

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Debbie Kay
15 years ago

Mark I have spent all week trying to come to terms with your death, i haven't felt like this since I lost my own brother who uncanilly enoughs name was Dan and had a beautiful fun loving personality like you. I hope you meet up in heaven because i know you will have a great time together. To your family, your all saints family especially Jolene my love and thoughts continue to be with you. Mark you now are truly going to be a saint. May you rest in peace and suffer no more depression is one horrid illness and until you have been there no one knows how horrid. All Saints will never be the same but may your family find refuge in the beautiful memories and knowing you will always be withthem in spirit. much love and sympathy Debbie Kay

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Fiona
15 years ago

My condolences to Marks family, I remember when we first met as year 12 leavers and he had that big dream to be an actor and with that huge personality how could he not. I remeber his first car so small it nearly tipped over when you drove it and that ability to make people laugh. I always remeber his smile and how he was always so concerned about he mates adn the night we went to the Wongan Hills leavers party. I watched as you progressed through the ranks and to hear of your death made me realise how we can hide what is so much inside us. All the best and i will always the rememebr down to earth bloke who had the amazing ability to be double jointed and used that to put a smile on your face. To the beers we shared in the good old days...

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Fiona
15 years ago

My condolences to Marks family, I remember when we first met as year 12 leavers and he had that big dream to be an actor and with that huge personality how could he not. I remeber his first car so small it nearly tipped over when you drove it and that ability to make people laugh. I always remeber his smile and how he was always so concerned about he mates adn the night we went to the Wongan Hills leavers party. I watched as you progressed through the ranks and to hear of your death made me realise how we can hide what is so much inside us. All the best and i will always the rememebr down to earth bloke who had the amazing ability to be double jointed and used that to put a smile on your face. To the beers we shared in the good old days...

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Colm Mooney
15 years ago

I moved to Australia 2 years ago and really began to become an avid viewer of All Saints and I dont know if anyone else feels this but when you watch a program like this you cant help but get caught up in the emotion of such a drama. Bad enough a person dying on screen but when I heard about Mark's death it really shook me and I am still finding it hard to come to terms with. He was a great actor and I really feel like I knew him. I too am an aspiring actor who has a long way to go but Mark you are my inspiration and to follow in your success would make me a very proud man. I will endavour over the next week to go specifically to Holy Family Church in Como and light a candle in memory of you and may your memory live on in all of our hearts and may we never forget you and the wonderful memories we have of you as both Dan Goldman and Mark Priestley. RIP Mark... I leave this cross as a symbol of your asension into heaven and we all know you really will become an All Saint in heaven above. Farewell!

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Lisa
15 years ago

My memory is of the struggle my cousin and I had with mental illness - my cousin has passed of his own free will and this is the tribute I wrote for him and read at his funeral. Most people think the of suicide is an easy one - I can personally tell you - it is the hardest and most couragest choice some people make. RIP Mark, with my blessing. The Window When I look through the window at what I can see, It’s the big wide world and how it relates to me, Then sometimes for no reason the glass in it shatters, Leaving my thoughts and feelings in tatters, The fragments and facets left in its wake, Creating a world I find hard to take, Then in my frustration and anger I lash, To bring what remains of my life to a silencing crash, The distortion of what my life had become, Finally pushing my will to succumb, Although it may not seem courageous of me, I had to break the window to set myself free, The slivers of glass are nearly all gone, But the clear view of who I was lingers on, Emotions are raw and powerful things, Some are our anchors and some our wings, So grasp a fragment of me and carry it with you, To remember all the good times I had too.

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Nola Hedger
15 years ago

Hi.... I feel so sorry for Mark's family & friends who are trying to deal with their loss. I lost my son 5 years ago & couldn't get any help, nobody wanted to know. If only I had been told about the Salvos I may not have had 2 nervous breakdowns. Nola Hedger Hervey Bay Queensland

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Krystal
15 years ago

My deepest condolecens to Mark's family and closest friends, my heart will be with you's and i will ne thinking of you's. I always loved mark on all saints and i am a big fan of him and i will be praying for him and the family. Rest in peace mark fly free our angel

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Carol
15 years ago

Our thoughts are with Mark's family & friends today especially as we all say goodbye to a very talented young actor. He was a very talented actor and will be sadly missed by all the viewers of All Saints. If only we could help prevent this happening but we have no control. We must remember the good and not what could have been. He will Always be a SAINT.

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Annemarie
15 years ago

My heart skipped a beat when I heard the news news of Marks passing. He really was a great addition to All Saints as Dan Goldman, he gave us so many laughs, and his marriage to Erika last week was so heartfelt. It was a dream come true for both of them. My deepest sympathies for Marks family and friends, noond deserves to go through what he did, he was seeking help but obviously just not enough to help him through the really tough times. I have to say a definate "hats off" to John's speech on All Saints on Tuesdya night, you could hear the pain and emotion in his voice, so you can only imagine the pain and heartbreak his family will be feeling at this time. Your memories will live on for an eternity Mark, atleast now we all know you are no longer in any pain, and you are happy where you are. No more sadness Mark just great memories are all we have. RIP Mark, until we all meet again.

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Melissa
15 years ago

My deepest sympathy goes out to all those who knew Mark. But my heart breaks for you Mark, thinking about how desperate you must have felt to have no other way out. I think about those final hours and all the pain you must have felt. I have shed many tears for you as I know what you were going through. I know it is hard for all of those left behind, but I just hope that those who have not suffered from depression do not judge Mark for what he has done. He felt there was no way out and he did what he felt he had to do for himself and his sanity. But Mark you should know that you had a great talent and I myself am glad that I got to watch you act brilliantly. Rest In Peace Mark

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Holly
15 years ago

I only knew Mark through All Saints my favourite tv show. Looking past his character of Dan I felt there was a genuinely kind hearted and caring man, the reason he could play a nurse's part so well. It was a shock to hear of his passing.... as if a friend or family member had left us. I know what it is like to lose someone due to depression and I feel so much for his family and friends......all my love and sympathy goes out to you........ and Mark...I hope you have found peace mate......you are very much missed in all our lives.

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Anita
15 years ago

of Mark Priestley id seeing him on all sants I will miss him

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Kim Weedon
15 years ago

Our thoughts are with Mark's family & friends today especially as we all say goodbye to a very talented young actor. He will be missed!

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jennifer dixon
15 years ago

all saints will never be the same again thank you mark for all the hours you gave me you will be missed jen

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Becky Brandle
15 years ago

My sincere condolences to mark's family, friends and work colleagues. Losing a loved one at any time is difficult but losing someone at such a young age is tragic. He will be very sadly missed.

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Kim Mcclelland
15 years ago

I lost my son to suicide 15 months ago & have since heard of many others everytime I hear of someone dieing this way it brings back all the sad memories of what my family & i have been through since the loss of my son.The hardest thing is for a mother to lose her child. My heart goes out to Mark's family & friends.No words can help with the loss they feel.

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Tony Robertson
15 years ago

A prayer service to grieve the loss of Mark and mourn with families and individuals affected by suicide will be held on Wednesday September 10, World Suiicide Prevention Day. The service wiill be held at St Mary's Catholic Church 20 Merivale Street South Brisbane at 7.00pm

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Jen
15 years ago

To Mark’s family friends and colleagues I’m sincerely sorry about your lose, my heart goes out to you. I have been sad ever since I heard about his death. I love watching all saints and he was such a talented actor. I’m 29 years old and I’ve also suffered from depression. I’m fortunate to be here today because I tried to suicide when I was 16 years old. I tried to overdose myself with drugs and if mother did not call an ambulance then I would be dead. I still remember how I felt, I had good days and bad days. I hated my life, I hated myself, I use to wish that I was dead almost every day, I use to cry myself to sleep. I hide my feelings from my friends and most of my family. People use to see me as a happy person on the outside I use to laugh and make people laugh but on the in side I was sad. I use to help people with their problems, but felt so embarrassed and ashamed to talk about my problems. Just several years ago a close relative of mine suicided and I also had no idea he had depression A note for Mark’s parents/siblings I know it will very hard you will get through it. Please try not to isolate yourself too much from your family and friends who love you. Mark you have suffered enough I pray for your soul to rest in peace Good buy xx oo

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Jayne
15 years ago

My prayers and thoughts are with Mark, his family friends and workmates for tomorrow. Godbless.

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KDS
15 years ago

Sadly I only found out the day he died that he was my 2nd cousin. I'm so sorry that I didn't get the opportunity to meet him it would have been nice given we're both from Perth and away from our families. It's a very sad loss to his immediate family and friends.

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Kelly Clunie
15 years ago

I could not believe it when my mother told me that "Dan" had died. It was like hearing my brother had died. Every Tuesday night I would enjoy watching as Nurse Dan and Erica worked out their problems and finally got to tie the night. Suffering from depression myself I can understand where Mark was coming from. I was lucky enough to have my family around to support me while I found treatment that has since helped me. People don't really understand just how dark your days and nights can be whilst suffering depression. My deepest sympathy goes to Mark's family and friends and of course his colleagues. Mark I hope you have found the peace you were looking for. You will be sadly missed.

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Joy
15 years ago

My deepest sympathy to Mark's family, friends, and colleagues. Along with other members of All Saints Mark brought lots of pleasure and enjoyment into my home every Tuesday night. Thank you Mark. You will be sadly missed. God bless you and keep you safe in His arms.

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Rebecca Williams
15 years ago

what a wonder actor and taken at such a young age mark aka nurse dan will be sadly missed rest well you are at peace now and your problems are solved but you have left so many hurting.

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Nicky Hopper
15 years ago

As a regular viewer of All Saints,Mark always had a warm genuine smile and yet a deep and professional manner.I watched the episode last night and just did'nt want the show to ever end.I hope you are not troubled any more and hope you have found peace.My prayers are with your family and friends,I will miss that warmth you brought to the show. Nicky x

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Catherine Campbell
15 years ago

I cry as I am writing this. I worked with Mark as an extra for 4 years on the show. His warmth, friendly nature and humour was a pleasure to watch. Not once did it come across as him suffering from depression. He always looked happy and very good at playing his character, Dan. Many a times I would accidently bump into him when doing a scene, only to get a little look. I was so shocked to hear of his passing and I will miss working with him and watching him on TV as he was one of my favourite characters. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Dear, Dear Mark I hope you have found peace and I will miss and think of you for a very very long time. Catherine Campbell x Sydney

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Linda Gustafson
15 years ago

I have suffered depression for many years without successful treatment but I somehow have managed to survive. It's not always easy. I was so saddened to hear of the tragic circumstances of Mark's death and if anything can come from this let it be that anyone suffering try and get some help. If you know of someone suffering, offer some help. Anything is better than nothing. Just to get through this day is an accomplishment. Sadly missed, Mark, never forgotten.

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Sabine
15 years ago

So many actors have appeared in "All Saints" but nobody touched me as much as Mark - I felt I knew him. Every episode with him was a joy to watch. He was a special human being and I hope that all our wonderful memories of him will soothe the pain of those he left behind. I believe that we will meet the people we loved in this life we'll meet again in the after-life.

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Vanessa Pearce
15 years ago

I was so stunned to hear Mark had died through depression. A testament to his talent is that you would never have known. I will miss seeing Mark on my T'V screen. I have seen him in many things over the years. He was a great Australian talent. He could just as easily make you laugh as make you cry. His character was the heart and moral compass of All Saints. My deepest sympathy to Marks family and friends. My son suffered from major depression last year in which he was depressed enough to be cutting himself and talking about death. As a mother it was the most awful thing to watch. Until I witnessed it I did not trully comprehend what it meant to experience no joy in things you normally loved doing. It was like he was numb. Mentally slowed down to a standstill. The son I new disappeared. I felt like I had to fight for his very existance. I felt like I had to convince him to want to live. There are times when I felt so sad just being around him. My family however disappeared . They would change the subject when I talked about it or dismissed it as me being overly anxious. When he later was in hospital with a physical illness then they came and visited. It was socially acceptable. They rang to see how he was. It made me realize how little mental illness is understood and accepted as real. We as a society judge the persons behaviour as a part of their personality when it is a symptom of an illness. We may whisper about it amongst ourselves but we certainly don't talk about. People suffer in silence when they should be able to talk about it like you would if you had any other illness. The reality is it can be fatal. It has a mortality rate like any other sickness. Because he died at his own hand does not make it something he rationally chose. He did not rationally choose to leave his family and friends. Depression killed him. My son just said to me that unless you have been in that place you can't understand it. He is 16. The illness in itself is isolating. As a society we need to take it more seriously and destigmatize it so people are not ashamed to talk about it.

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Wendy
15 years ago

I have just finished watching tonights episode of All Saints and was moved to tears to see Mark (Dan) doing his job as if all was normal in his life. I cannot imagine what his family, friends and workmates are going through at this time and send to you all my love and sympathy . I think the tribute to Mark was handled beautifully with the words by John Howard being spoken from the heart. Dans character in the show was as much loved as he was in life. My love to you all. Wendy

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