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Why did Paul Kelly announce Joe’s death?
Joe is the fictional narrator of “How to Make Gravy,” a song told through a letter he writes from prison to his family. The notice in The Age echoed the song’s characters and domestic details, so its obituary-like format continued Joe’s story rather than reporting the death of a real person. Contemporary reporting said Kelly shared the notice on Instagram with the caption “RIP, Joe.” The Age notice coverage
The notice said Joe died of “sudden misadventure” and referred to family gatherings, reggae and Junior Murvin. Its reported closing allusion—“Who’s gonna make the gravy now?”—pointed readers back to the song. These phrases are reported by the outlet; the original newspaper page has not been independently inspected here.
When and where did the notice appear?
The Age published it on Monday, August 11, 2025. Contemporary coverage placed it on page 33. The notice’s names and musical references made the connection to “How to Make Gravy” clear to readers familiar with the song. Contemporary coverage of the notice
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How does the notice connect to “Rita Wrote a Letter”?
Later reporting connected the notice campaign to “Rita Wrote a Letter,” a sequel song that continues the story. The Guardian described the song as an affectionate goodbye to Joe and reported Kelly’s account of how it came about. That makes the newspaper notice, the original song and the later song parts of a fictional narrative—not evidence that a real person named Joe died. The Guardian’s report Further reporting on the song
The campaign was also associated in later coverage with Kelly’s album Seventy. The song continuation is distinct from a screen sequel: a new song extending the story does not itself mean a film or television follow-up was made.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Was a film sequel planned?
At the time of contemporary reporting, Binge told The Age that “no sequel [was] planned at this stage.” That is the reported position then, not a guarantee about future plans. It should not be confused with “Rita Wrote a Letter,” which is a sequel song. The report on Binge’s statement
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