obituary

Prominent abortion rights activist and former president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards has died, aged 67. 

Acclaimed Australian writer John Marsden died yesterday, aged 74. The author of the beloved Tomorrow series wrote and edited over 40 books.

Surfers gathered at the Gold Coast’s Kirra Beach on Scomaturday to pay tribute to Australia surfing icon, Phyllis O’Donell. 

British-American author of A Woman of Substance, Barbara Taylor Bradford has died in her New York home, aged 91.

She “grew great dope” and “never wanted to leave a party” – a must-read obituary in The Sydney Morning Herald.

Former CEO of YouTube Susan Wojcicki has died, aged 56. The influential leader had lung cancer in the final two years of her life.

Janet Andrewartha has died, aged 72. The Neighbours actor passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday in Melbourne.

Fans and friends pay tribute to actor Shannen Doherty who passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer in LA.

Legendary short story writer and author of 14 story collections, Alice Munro has died in Ontario, aged 92. 

One of Australia’s most significant Aboriginal activists Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, passed away peacefully on Sunday, aged 91. 

Respected Australian epidemiologist and prolific health expert, Professor Mary-Louise McLaws has died at the age of 70.

Astrud Gilberto shot to fame as the woman who sang one of history’s most iconic songs, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’. She has passed away, aged 83.