Blanche d'Alpuget Dies at 82; Author and Bob Hawke's Widow Remembered
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Blanche d'Alpuget, the acclaimed Australian author and widow of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, has died at the age of 82. Known for her biographies, novels, and essays, she won numerous awards for her work, including the NSW Premier's Award for her political biography of Hawke. D'Alpuget was married to Hawke from 1995 until his death in 2019. She was remembered as a vibrant and independent figure who cared little for public opinion.
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