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Friends and co-workers of Bhavita Patel, the latest victim of the Bourke Street car attack, have been left "devastated" by the news of her death this week.
Ms Patel, 33, of Blackburn South, died in hospital just before 7.30pm on Monday night - 10 days after the fatal rampage.
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She was a senior manager with Deloitte in Melbourne, where staff said she was greatly respected, had been promoted multiple times in recent years, and was considered a "high-flyer".
Deloitte Australia chief executive Cindy Hook said the company was "deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague".
"Our thoughts are with Bhavita's family and friends in their time of loss," she said.
"Bhavita was an outstanding director in our national advisory team. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and the firm will honour her contribution."
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It is understood that Ms Patel had been walking back to her office from her lunch break when she was struck down.
She is the sixth person to die after 26-year-old Dimitrious Gargasoulas allegedly drove his car into the busy CBD mall and mowed down dozens of pedestrians on the afternoon of January 20.
Bhavita Patel was a senior manager with Deloitte in Melbourne, where she was regarded as a 'high-flyer'. Photo: LinkedIn
Mr Gargasoulas has since been charged with five counts of murder.
The five other victims of the Bourke Street tragedy were three-month-old Zachary Bryant, 10-year-old Thalia Hakin, 33-year-old Melbourne father Matthew Si, 22-year-old Sydney woman Jess Mudie, and a 25-year-old Japanese national.
Seven victims remained in hospital on Tuesday, with one of those in a "grave condition", Premier Daniel Andrews said.