Australian author and journalist Blanche d’Alpuget has died at the age of 82, with her family confirming the death. Reports agree she is the widow of former prime minister Bob Hawke, and that the news is announced by loved ones.
Across the outlets, d’Alpuget’s career is described as spanning biographies, novels and essays, with multiple sources noting her award-winning political biography of Hawke. The NSW Premier’s Award is cited for her work about her husband. Some coverage also includes a personal element from her final remarks, quoting a line about love as her highest calling.
Other reporting adds political context through tributes. The West Australian notes that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to d’Alpuget and to Bob Hawke’s widow. Several outlets focus more on her literary achievements and biography of Hawke, while others emphasize her relationship to the former prime minister and the family’s announcement.
