Dementia Australia acknowledges with sadness the death of Australian journalist, author and broadcaster George Negus AM of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said we extend our sincere condolences to Kirsty Cockburn and his sons Serge and Ned Negus.
“Mr Negus was an icon for Australians and for Australian media. He generously contributed to raising awareness about dementia and the impact it has on individuals and their families.” Professor Buchanan said.
“Throughout their experience, Ms Cockburn and their sons have been tireless in continuing to raise awareness publicly and at all levels of government to ensure that all Australian’s impacted by dementia know they are not alone.”
Dementia Australia Ambassador Hamish Macdonald said: “George Negus was a giant of Australian journalism. He was also a mentor and a dear friend. I will miss him greatly.”
“I am feeling sad today, but also immensely lucky to have crossed paths along the way. He loved telling stories and he helped me get better at telling them too. Wishing Kirsty, Ned, Serge and the wider family all my love,” Mr Macdonald said.
“We thank and honour Mr Negus and his family for the difference they have made to the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers. Vale George Negus AM,” Professor Buchanan said.
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