[2][3][4] Walsh was best known for his lengthy tenure as the executive director of television at Foxtel and for his work as a sports and entertainment publicist.
[2][5] Walsh was born on 20 November 1955,[6] and commenced his career in 1978, after he graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Communications.
he worked for David Elfick Palm Beach Pictures[4] Walsh had an extensive career in Australia and overseas.
[10] During his time at Network 10, Walsh is also credited with launching successful miniseries Vietnam, Bangkok Hilton and The Dirtwater Dynasty.
[7] As a sports publicist, Walsh coordinated the successful Simply the Best campaign for the New South Wales Rugby League premiership which featured American singer Tina Turner.
[6][2][20] His death prompted tributes from Foxtel, Paramount, Screen Australia, Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, and the Australian Writers' Guild.
[2] Tributes to Walsh were also made on social media by a large number of Australian public figures including Steve Bastoni, Angela Bishop, Tony Burke, David Campbell, Danny Clayton, Peter Ford, Ben Fordham, Deborra-Lee Furness, Anita Jacoby, Yvie Jones, Prue MacSween, Tim Minchin, Guy Pearce, Richard Wilkins, and Jim Wilson.