Jay Dee Springbett

Jay Dee Springbett (1975 – 30 June 2011), was a British Australian record executive who appeared as a judge on the singing competition Australian Idol during the show's seventh season in 2009. Springbett was one of three judges, along with Ian Dickson and Marcia Hines.[1][2]

Career

Springbett, an executive with Sony Music Entertainment in Britain, moved from his native United Kingdom to Australia in 2004.[1] He worked in the artists and repertoire department at Sony Music Australia.[1] He helped launch or manage the careers of well-known Sony artists and pop singers, including Jessica Mauboy and Human Nature.[2]

Personal life

In January 2010 Springbett who had split from his fiancee with whom he two daughters.[1][2]

On 30 June 2011, Springbett was found dead at his apartment in Woolloomooloo in non-suspicious circumstances.[1][2]

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References
  1. Gardiner, Stephenie (1 July 2011). "Former Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett found dead". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  2. Byrnes, Holly (2 July 2011). "Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett dies after painful break-up". Herald Sun. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
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