In a post on Instagram Story, the Hollywood star and a longtime fan of the band, expressed his deep sadness over the loss of the Australian music icon.
Moreover, he described Midnight Oil as one of his “favorite bands,” a group he still listens to and admires to this day.
Hugh Jackman mourns the passing of Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst pic.twitter.com/gkJyD65GXq
— Polly (@pollygarcia0915) January 21, 2026“After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain - ‘a glimmer of tiny light in the wilderness. He died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. The family asks that anyone wanting to honour Rob donate to Pankind, Pancreatic Cancer Australia or Support Act,” the post reads, along with a photo from his early years as a musician.
“There will never be another Rob Hirst!!! Play ‘Kosciusko’ as loud as you can in honour of the great man!” one wrote.
Artists like fellow Australian musician Paul Dempsey of Something for Kate shared their heartfelt memories with Hirst.
In 2023, the iconic drummer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but did not reveal it publicly until 2025 with The Australian.
Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil perform on November 4, 2017 in Hanging Rock, Australia.Since then, he has been receiving constant medical assistance, including chemotherapy and surgery.
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