Australian frontman, actor and advocate Gary "Angry" Anderson has died after being hospitalised with cardiac arrest.

The 79-year-old rock musician died surrounded by loved ones on Monday evening, his long-time outfit, Rose Tattoo, said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Angry was a devoted father, and much-loved member of his friends, band mates and the wider music and entertainment community," the band statement read.

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