John Dommett died in Brisbane of a heart attack at the age of 57. The Performing Arts Conservatory in Brisbane awards a yearly medal in John's honour for outstanding industry achievement to a graduate working in the professional industry for either theatre, television or film achievement.
John Dommett's death led to the establishment of an annual award at the Performing Arts Conservatory in Brisbane honoring outstanding achievement in theatre, television, or film by a graduate working in the professional industry.