One of Australia’s most celebrated women Hazel Hawke has passed away at age 83 leaving behind an incredible legacy.
She was the wife of a former Prime Minister but a remarkable woman in her own right, influencing policy and advocating for issues she was passionate about.
Her biggest fight began 12 years ago when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
We remember this great Australian woman in pictures.
She was the wife of a former Prime Minister but a remarkable woman in her own right.
A young Hazel and former husband Bob Hawke.
The family: Ian, Sophie, baby Sue, Bob, Hazel and Rosalyn Hawke.
Pictured with close friend Wendy McCarthy.
With husband Bob Hawke during the 1987 election campaign.
Hazel was a talented pianist and always keen to entertain.
With then-husband Bob Hawke after he was voted out of the job as Australia’s PM.
Receiving the Order of Australia in 2001.
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She was a champion for indigenous rights pictured at the 1999 NSW Reconcilitation Convention..
At her book launch with daughter Sue Pieters-Hawke and granddaughter Sophie Pieters-Hawke.
A great supporter of the arts. Picured with Jack Thompson at the opening of art week 1988.
She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 12 years ago.
