Gough Whitlam Has Passed Away

Rest in peace, Gough.

by Alex McKinnon 21 October 2014

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A few minutes ago, ABC Managing Director Mark Scott reported on Twitter that former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam has died, age 98.

The death of Gough Whitlam: family statement. pic.twitter.com/mOvycILopY

— Mark Scott (@mscott) October 20, 2014

More to come. In the meantime, here’s to you, Gough. Rest in peace.

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