Blanche d'Alpuget, author and Bob Hawke's widow, dies aged 82
The death of Bob Hawke’s widow was announced by her family on Wednesday morning.
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Blanche d'Alpuget, the acclaimed Australian author, journalist and widow of former prime minister Bob Hawke, has died aged 82.
Her family announced her death on Wednesday morning, saying d'Alpuget died on September 8 following complications from influenza.
- Blanche d'Alpuget was 82 years old at the time of her death.
- D'Alpuget was known for her vitality, generosity, and curiosity.
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All 7 sources- BTBrisbane Times (AU)Left
Blanche d’Alpuget: The life of acclaimed writer and Bob Hawke's widow
- SMSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU)Left
Blanche d’Alpuget: The life of acclaimed writer and Bob Hawke's widow
- CNBCCNBCCenter
'Never nasty, always naughty': Blanche d'Alpuget was far more than just Bob Hawke's wife
- TAThe Age (AU)Left
Author and journalist Blanche d’Alpuget dies aged 82
- The GuardianTG
The GuardianLeftBlanche d’Alpuget, writer and wife of Bob Hawke, dies aged 82
Why it matters
Blanche d'Alpuget's death marks the loss of a prominent figure in Australian literature and journalism
- Tributes and condolences are expected to pour in for the late author and journalist
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