Four years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, ABC Newcastle broadcaster Jill Emberson has died.
Ovarian Cancer Australia credited Emberson with creating what many are calling"the Jill Effect" when it comes to raising funds to tackle the disease.
"Jill's quite possibly had the greatest impact we've ever seen at Ovarian Cancer Australia," she said. "We brought Jill to parliament this year, and the effect she's had on the sector financially has never been seen before.
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