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Blanche d’Alpuget: Love as Life’s Guiding Force | Melbourne News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Blanche d’Alpuget, the brilliant and fiercely independent author and wife of Bob Hawke, has died at 82 from flu complications. A literary force before her marriage, she penned award-winning novels and a bestselling Hawke biography that helped launch his political career. Known for her wit, curiosity, and generosity, she championed refugees and disability rights while living life boldly—always refusing to be boxed in. Though their marriage stirred debate, friends called it “a great love,” underscored by their famous vow: to love and honor, not obey. Her final message? “Love one another”—a call to live fully, fiercely, and with heart. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8453e860df1e8747