Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” died June 8 in Florida. He was 93. Preston’s death was confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie Preston.
Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mike-preston-dead-mad-max-2-the-road-warrior-1236817624/)