Trevor Kennedy, a larger than life figure in the media and publishing business, and a one-time right-hand man of Kerry Packer, has died after a brief illness. He was 79.
A former champion footballer, accomplished skier and expert deep sea fisherman, Mr Kennedy was a commanding presence, with disarming charm, shrewd judgment, personal generosity, earthy wit, and a rare capacity to puncture pomposity and get to the nub of complex business and political issues.
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Andrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
