Blanche d’Alpuget author widow of ex
Blanche d’Alpuget, acclaimed Australian author and widow of ex-PM Bob Hawke, has died at 82. Read about her life, career, and their famous romance.
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- She was the widow of ex-Australian PM Bob Hawke.
- Blanche d'Alpuget was the second wife of Bob Hawke.
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All 6 sources- Punch NewspapersPN
Punch NewspapersCenterBlanche d’Alpuget author widow of ex-Australian PM Bob Hawke, dies at 82
- Vanguard NewsVN
Vanguard NewsCenterAustralian writer, Bob Hawke’s widow, Blanche d’Alpuget dies at 82
- TCThe Canberra Times - Local News (AU)Center
Bob Hawke's second wife Blanche d'Alpuget dies
- TAThe Age (AU)Left
I was blessed to call Blanche d’Alpuget a friend. What an extraordinary life
- CNBCCNBCCenter
'Love one another': Blanche d'Alpuget's family shares author's final message
Why it matters
Blanche d'Alpuget's passing marks the end of an era for Australian literature and politics
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