Gillian Helfgott met pianist David Helfgott in Perth in 1983, helping him return to the concert stage after he had suffered a breakdown and spent years in a mental institution.
Gillian Helfgott, the wife of Shine pianist David Helfgott and New York Times best-selling author, has died aged 90 after a short illness.Gillian Helfgott, wife of Shine pianist David Helfgott dies aged 90 after a short illness
The family has announced there will be a private funeral, followed later by a public celebration of her life "A vivacious, social and passionate woman, Gillian will be long remembered and treasured," they said.
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