Celebrated Aboriginal musician archieroach has died in hospital aged 66 after a long battle with illness. 7NEWS
Celebrated Aboriginal musician Archie Roach has died in hospital aged 66 after a long battle with illness.
The Gunditjmara-Bundjalung elder’s death was confirmed in a statement from his sons Amos and Eban Roach, distributed by the late singer’s management agency the Mushroom Group on Saturday.Catch all of your favourite shows on Channel 7 or stream free onThey said their father would want his many fans to know how much he loved them for their support throughout his career.
Mr Roach died at Warrnambool Base Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia had “lost a brilliant talent, a powerful and prolific national truth teller” in a social media post. “Archie’s music drew from a well of trauma and pain, but it flowed with a beauty and a resonance that moved us all,” Mr Albanese said.
“We grieve for his death, we honour his life and we hold to the hope that his words, his music and his indomitable spirit will live on to guide us and inspire us.”If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your
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