Mourning covers Australia
A normal morning in Sydney suddenly turned into an indelible collective memory. From small streets to central squares, from national television to international tabloids, everyone stopped before a truth that no one wanted to believe: Hugh Jackman – Australia’s greatest star – had passed away. The news of his death was announced early this morning, just hours before the official funeral.
Amid the early morning mist, streams of people poured into St Mary’s Cathedral in the center of Sydney like an endless sea of people. Flags flew at half-mast all over government buildings. Everywhere were white flowers, half-burning candles, and posters of Wolverine – Jackman’s legendary role – placed next to black-and-white portraits, cold white borders. An unofficial national funeral, but full of tears.
Off-Screen Hero
For more than 30 years, Hugh Jackman has been more than just an actor; he is a national cultural icon. From Broadway to global blockbusters like The Greatest Showman and Logan, he has always carried the image of a strong but warm man, both tough and compassionate.
According to family sources, Hugh passed away in his sleep, after a long battle with skin cancer, which he had previously made public. “He passed away peacefully, with a smile on his face,” his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness shared, choking up among the mourners.
The funeral scene was covered in tears
The funeral was held at Australia’s largest cathedral, but it was not enough to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of people who lined the streets. Large LED screens were set up outdoors, broadcasting the ceremony live to the crowd. Some people came from as far as Melbourne, Perth, and even New Zealand just to see their idol one last time.
“I watched Les Misérables 12 times just for him,” a 67-year-old female fan cried, holding a handwritten letter that Hugh had signed.
“He was my childhood, the reason I studied acting,” a young art student said, trembling as she knelt in front of the church, clutching a bouquet of sunflowers.
The funeral atmosphere was made even more emotional when the choir performed From Now On – the famous song from The Greatest Showman. The singing soared amid the chorus of sobs and sobs from the audience. Some fainted, others screamed. Paparazzi jostled, cameras flashed, but no one dared to disturb the sacred final moments.
Global reaction and social media exploded
Shortly after the funeral began, from Hollywood to Bollywood, from Broadway to West End, stars took turns sharing photos, memories and tears with Hugh.
Ryan Reynolds: “I lost a brother, a friend. The world is less beautiful without him.”
Nicole Kidman: “Hugh is the soul of Australian art. Farewell, our big brother.”
Patrick Stewart: “Wolverine will never die. In my heart, he is immortal.”
On Twitter (now X), the hashtags #GoodbyeHugh, #ThankYouWolverine, and #HughForever simultaneously trended globally in just 25 minutes. More than 98 million times Hugh Jackman’s name was mentioned this morning alone – an unprecedented number for any Australian artist.
Climax: Silence before the final moments
When the coffin draped in the Australian flag was lifted by six honor guards, the entire square fell into absolute silence. Only the church bells rang steadily, like a heart beating its last beats.
A black and white portrait of Hugh was placed solemnly on the stage. The words that appeared below:
“He gave us strength. He gave us joy. He gave us hope.”
The End: A Chapter Closed, an Immortal Legend
The funeral ended in a standing ovation, as a thank you, as a final round of applause that the whole world gave to a man who lived a full life with passion, love and forgiveness.
Hugh Jackman is no longer with us. But his spirit – the courage, sincerity and light he brought – will live on forever.
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