Melbourne club king’s daughter pays tribute to ‘Grandpa Raz’

The daughter of Melbourne nightclub king Darren “Razzle” Thornburgh has honoured her late dad after becoming a mum for the first time.

Zoe Thornburgh with her father, Boutique owner, Darren 'Razzle' Thornburgh.

The daughter of legendary Melbourne nightclub king Darren “Razzle” Thornburgh has paid tribute to her late father after the birth of her first child.

Zoe Thornburgh, 28, acknowledged the memory of her dad as she left hospital on Saturday with son Hendrix “Raz” Thornburgh.

Zoe Thornburgh with her son Hendrix.

“Today is my dad’s birthday and what better way to celebrate than getting to bring my son home from hospital,” Zoe wrote on Instagram.

“Happy Birthday Grandpa Raz and welcome home Heni.”

Thornburgh famously founded and ran Boutique nightclub in Prahran, a venue which defined Melbourne night-life and celebrity culture for more than a decade.

The likes of Paris and Nicky Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Kimberly Stewart partied at the South Yarra venue and local stars and footballers flocked to the club.

Thornburgh was found dead at his rural property near Barmah in November 2017 after battling personal and financial issues.

Zoe said last year that her pregnancy helped bring love and joy back to her family.

She said Hendrix had changed her life.

Zoe Thornburgh with her dad, Darren Thornburgh. Picture: Instagram

“On Jan 6 at 4.49pm coming out hot at 2.9kg you blessed us with your presence and I became a mother,” she wrote.

“Actually, no, I actually became your mother on May 10th 2020 – the day I found out I was pregnant.

“I say this because from the moment I found out about you, that’s it, you were my life. Every decision, every choice, every thought, action, feeling revolved around you and will until I leave this earth.

“Thank you for choosing me. I’ll spend forever making you proud, Hendrix ‘Raz’ Thornburgh.”

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