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‘Bright, shining light’: Australian model Lucy Markovic dies aged 27
Her mother and her partner, who confirmed her passing, were by her side as she succumbed following multiple surgeries.
- Bronte Gossling and Damien Woolnough
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Kerry Greenwood, author behind Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, dies at 70
The beloved novelist and lawyer was best known for her Phryne Fisher novels, a historical crime series set in Melbourne.
- Elizabeth Flux
‘Synonymous with timeless elegance’: Melbourne fashion designer Perri Cutten dies aged 73
Renowned for her signature suiting and tailored outerwear, Cutten was one of Australia’s best-known designers.
- Hannah Kennelly
Petro Georgiou, the ‘conscience of the Liberal Party’, dies at 77
“He combined the skills of an effective political strategist with deep policy insights and an unwavering commitment to liberal values,” said Josh Frydenberg.
- Tony Wright
Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman, dies aged 65
Kilmer starred as Batman as well as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 film The Doors.
- Kate Lahey and Will Dunham
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‘What he overcame was extraordinary’: Malthouse leads tributes to ex-Richmond and Collingwood star Krakouer
He was the son of Jim and nephew of Phil Krakouer, who paved a path for Indigenous players and starred for North Melbourne in the VFL in the 1980s.
- Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
King of the miniseries (and the original hot priest) Richard Chamberlain dies
The 1960s heartthrob starred in The Thorn Birds, the 1980 version of Shogun, and as the original Jason Bourne.
- Patricia Reaney
Gene Hackman’s wife died later than originally thought, authorities say
Betsy Arakawa had scheduled a medical appointment, then cancelled it two days before, saying that she needed to take care of her husband.
- Julia Jacobs and Annie Aguiar
Gene Hackman’s children not named in actor’s $80 million will
Gene Hackman’s children are reportedly not included in his will, which leaves his entire $80 million fortune to his wife Betsy, who died alongside him in their New Mexico home.
- Thomas Mitchell
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Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife
Authorities initially ruled out foul play after the bodies were discovered on February 26. Immediate tests for carbon monoxide poisoning were negative.
- Andrew Hay
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