Australian Political Icon Graham Richardson Dies at 76
Former Labor senator and influential political commentator Graham Richardson passed away at the age of 76. He had promised his teenage son, D'Arcy, that he would live until the completion of his HSC exams.
Final Days and Illness
Richardson fell ill with the flu in September, which developed into pneumonia. He also underwent dialysis to help clean his blood. He died around 3:50 a.m. on Saturday.
"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,"
Family and Legacy
Before his passing, Richardson told his wife Amanda about his plan to live until D'Arcy finished his final French exam, which he completed on Thursday.
Health Struggles
- Diagnosed with cancer in 1999
- Had his bowel removed in 2016
- Battled poor health for many years
Richardson’s long career and dedication extended beyond politics into influential commentary, leaving a significant mark on Australian public life.
"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."
Richardson and his wife Amanda were pictured together at a 2015 movie premiere.
Author's Summary
Graham Richardson, a respected political figure and commentator, passed away at 76 after a prolonged battle with illness, fulfilling a heartfelt promise to his son.