Collins made a life out of speaking about the films.
“Bill’s love of film was encouraged by you, his audience, and his love of sharing his passion, which increased over the five decades that he presented on every Australian television.
“Bill was always thrilled when he realised the joy and happiness he gave to his viewers. He never took them for granted, always wanting to please.
“Darling Bill you will be loved and missed always.”
Bill's first television appearance was in 1963, where he was presenting a bunch of film appreciation segments on the ABC program Roundabout.
WATCH Australia's own Bill Collins says farewell after 55 years of movie hosting