Candy Raymond

Candy Raymond, the celebrated Australian actress whose charisma and talent made her a fixture of the country's screen golden age in the 1970s and 80s, passed away December, 2025. She was 75.

Born Candida Raymond in Sydney in 1950, she burst onto the cultural landscape with a screen presence that was both magnetic and defining of the era. Raymond is perhaps best remembered for her role as Jill Sheridan in the iconic and controversial soap opera Number 96. Her portrayal of the liberated sex symbol captured the zeitgeist of 1970s Australia, earning her a permanent place in television history.

Beyond the world of soaps, Raymond proved her range as a serious character actress in the burgeoning Australian New Wave cinema. She delivered a memorable performance as the artist Kerry in Bruce Beresford’s acclaimed film adaptation of David Williamson’s Don's Party (1976). Her filmography reads like a checklist of Australian classics, including roles in The Getting of Wisdom (1977), Money Movers (1978), and Alvin Rides Again (1974).

In the early 1980s, she brought her talents to the international cult hit Prisoner (known internationally as Prisoner: Cell Block H), where she played the imprisoned journalist Sandra Hamilton, further solidifying her status as a household name.

In her later years, Raymond stepped back from the limelight, settling near Bowral in the Southern Highlands. She remained a passionate advocate for animal rights and continued to support the arts through local theatre. She was the sister of fellow actress Victoria Raymond, who also appeared in Number 96.

She is remembered not just as a screen siren of a bygone era, but as a talented artist who helped shape the identity of Australian film and television during its most transformative decades.