Hazel Hawke

Hazel Hawke, AO (20 July 1929 – 23 May 2013) was the first wife of Bob Hawke, Prime Minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991. They divorced in 1995. She worked in social policy areas, and was an excellent amateur pianist and a patron of the arts. After she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she made public appearances in order to raise awareness of the disease.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Masterson Hazel (maiden name)
Birth dateJuly 20, 1929
Birth nameHazel Masterson
Birth place
Perth , Western Australia
cause of death
Alzheimer's disease
Date of deathMay 23, 2013
Place of death
New South Wales , Hammondville New South Wales , Australia
Spouse
Known for
Prime Minister of Australia
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Australia

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External resources

  1. http://primeministers.naa.gov.au/primeministers/Hawke/fast-facts.aspx
  2. http://primeministers.naa.gov.au/primeministers/hawke/spouse.aspx
  3. http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2003/s982455.htm
  4. http://www.hansard.act.gov.au/hansard/1998/week10/2927.htm
  5. http://www.hansard.act.gov.au/hansard/1998/week10/2928.htm
  6. http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=872932&search_type=advanced&showInd=true
  7. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21553543-662,00.html
  8. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/11/01/1099262791840.html