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Colin Powell dies from COVID-19 complications
The US Army general rose to become his country’s first black secretary of state and styled himself a “reluctant warrior”.
- Patrick Oster
September
Buccaneering businessman John Elliott dies
Unconventional and politically incorrect, the Melbourne businessman’s influence loomed large across the business, football and political worlds for decades.
- Ben Potter, Patrick Durkin and Julie-anne Sprague
August
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
Watts had announced he would not tour with the Rolling Stones in 2021 because of an undefined health issue, and died in a London hospital on Tuesday.
- Reuters
June
Janet Malcolm, provocative journalist with a piercing eye, dies at 86
Janet Malcolm, a longtime writer for The New Yorker who was known for her piercing judgments, her novel-like nonfiction and a provocative moral certainty, has died. She was 86.
- Katharine Q. Seelye
Geoffrey Edelsten found dead at 78 in Melbourne apartment
The controversial businessman was known for his colourful exploits and ownership of the Sydney Swans AFL team.
- Updated
May
Frank Costa, who saved the Geelong Cats, has died at 83
Hometown hero Frank Costa stepped in to save the AFL team and stood up to organised crime in Melbourne’s fruit and vegetable market - building a $770 million business along the way.
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- Brad Thompson
April
Fashion designer Alber Elbaz is dead at 59
Luxury fashion company Richemont on Sunday confirmed the death of designer Alber Elbaz, who had previously worked at French fashion house Lanvin.
- Reuters
Liberal Party stalwart Andrew Peacock dies
The former Australian foreign minister, who twice led the Liberal Party, has died in the United States at the age of 82.
- Natasha Rudra
Carla Zampatti farewelled in a state funeral
A cohort of Australian business, political and cultural leaders filled St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney on Thursday to farewell fashion icon Carla Zampatti.
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- Fiona Carruthers
Carla Zampatti dies
The pioneering Australian fashion designer has died in Sydney after a fall at the opera. She was 78.
- Lauren Sams
March
The Boss, Kylie and Barnesy lead tributes for ‘titan’ Gudinski
The veteran promoter, who died at 68, is being remembered as an Australian music industry pioneer.
- Michael Bailey
February
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- Donald Trump
Rush Limbaugh, conservative provocateur, dies at 70
The talk show host was viewed as a sideshow of sorts by establishment conservatives until 2015 and the meteoric rise of Donald Trump.
- Robert D. McFadden and Michael M. Grynbaum
January
Casino billionaire and GOP powerbroker Sheldon Adelson dies
The Las Vegas billionaire was considered the most powerful Republican political donor in the US, wielding such huge influence that Donald Trump moved the US embassy to Jerusalem at his behest.
December 2020
Pierre Cardin, father of fashion branding, dies at 98
In a career spanning more than 60 years, Cardin drew scorn and admiration from fellow designers as he pioneered the lucrative fashion licensing industry.
- Brian Love and Sarah White
Shirley Lowy, the woman behind Westfield, dies in Israel
Shirley Lowy, who died in Tel Aviv at the age of 86 on December 9, was dedicated to her role as wife and mother and believed in traditional marriage.
- Sally Patten
Legendary singer Charley Pride becomes another COVID-19 victim
More Americans have now died from the virus than were killed in combat in World War II.
- Thor Christensen
October 2020
Tributes paid to 'best Bond ever'
Sir Sean Connery was declared the "best James Bond ever" last night as actors, film producers, politicians and fans paid tribute to one of cinema's greatest stars.
- Steve Bird
September 2020
Kuwait ruler Sheikh Sabah dies at 91
The emir of Kuwait, who has died after a long illness, established himself as a leading diplomat who sought to calm tensions in the Middle East.
- Fiona MacDonald
How Dean Jones changed the course of the Ashes
Jones put the backbone back into Australia's Test team. With Allan Border as captain, the Aussies embarked upon the best part of two decades of crushing England.
- Scyld Berry
Australian cricketer Dean Jones dies aged 59
The former batsman was in Mumbai to cover the Indian Premier League when he reportedly collapsed in his hotel room, with fellow cricketer Brett Lee trying to revive him.
