Obituaries
Death of ‘the most luminously beautiful face on television’
Gayle Hunnicutt, a TV star who mixed with top names of Hollywood’s golden age, has died aged 80.
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The ‘most romantic card in the universe’
Marilyn Lovell confronted the possibility of her Apollo 13 astronaut husband’s death with dignity while the nation looked on.
Scholar of Australian literature judged Miles Franklin award
Elizabeth Webby was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her study of Australian literature and for her direct support of writers.
- by Susan Lever
Sparked a generation of Australian musicians and artists
Philanthropist, artist and teacher Jessica Farrands was passionate about helping others, particularly supporting adults living with disability.
- by Rosemary Pattison
The estranged son who ended up in control of Picasso’s millions
Claude Picasso, the son of legendary Spanish painter Pablo, has died, after a lifetime protecting his father’s estate.
A magnificent man and his hang-glider flying machines
With his prototypes made from clothes-line wire and plastic banana bags, John Dickenson was the father of hang-gliding.
- by Graeme Henderson
Outstanding contribution advanced mineral research and technology
Jim May’s influence on the Australian mineral industry, the research community and the careers of many individuals was profound.
- by Richard May
Activist earned the headline ‘From convent to street brawl’
Betty Hounslow was active in the Drop the Charges campaign following arrests at the prelude to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
- by Malcolm Brown
‘Sugar Man’ immortalised in music documentary dies at 81
The musician who was profiled in the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man has died.
- by Glenn A Baker
Commander of Australian troops at Long Tan dies days after 50th anniversary
The man who led Australian troops into battle in the most famous engagement of the Vietnam War has died.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Dedicated educator, respected accounting academic
Geoffrey George’s proudest accomplishment in academia was his pride in the academic staff he recruited and mentored.
- by Ian George and Colin Clark