Australian Political Icon Graham Richardson Dies at 76
Graham Richardson, former Labor senator and well-known political commentator, has passed away at the age of 76.
Final Promise and Passing
After falling ill with the flu in September, Richardson's condition worsened into pneumonia. He died around 3:50 a.m. on Saturday. Before his death, he told his wife Amanda that he intended to stay alive until their son D'Arcy completed his HSC exams. D'Arcy finished his final French exam on Thursday.
Announcement of Death
The news of Richardson's death was shared on 2GB radio by host Ben Fordham, who informed listeners about the loss.
"D'Arcy and Amanda have asked me to share the news with everyone that, sadly, Richo has passed away in the early hours of this morning," said Fordham.
"In the past few weeks, he's had a bout of influenza and then pneumonia, he also had a little stint on dialysis, trying to clean up his blood a little bit."
Health Battles
Richardson had faced several serious health issues throughout his life, including a cancer diagnosis in 1999 and bowel removal surgery in 2016.
Personal Memory
Graham Richardson and his wife Amanda were often seen together; one notable photograph was taken at a movie premiere in November 2015.
Richardson's enduring commitment to his family and resilience amidst ongoing health struggles mark his legacy in Australian politics.
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