Australian Political Icon Graham Richardson Dies at 76
Graham Richardson, former Labor senator and renowned political commentator, has passed away at the age of 76. He fell ill with the flu in September, which developed into pneumonia, and died early Saturday morning around 3:50 a.m.
Final Promise to Family
Before his death, Richardson assured his wife Amanda that he intended to live until their son, D'Arcy, completed his HSC exams. D'Arcy finished his final French exam on Thursday.
"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," announced radio host Ben Fordham on 2GB.
"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 Struggles
- Richardson had battled serious health issues for many years.
- He was first diagnosed with cancer in 1999.
- In 2016, he underwent surgery to remove his bowel.
Richardson’s dedication to his family and enduring public influence mark his lasting legacy.
Summary: Graham Richardson, influential Australian Labor figure and commentator, died at 76 after illness, fulfilling his promise to see his son finish school exams.