Former Australian Defence Minister Kevin Andrews has died aged 69.
The former politician and member of the Liberal Party of Australia died ‘peacefully’ overnight on Friday with his wife Margie by his side.
His family announced his death in a statement shared by former prime minister Tony Abbott on social media. Mr Andrews had been battling cancer for the past year.
‘We are deeply proud of his service to our country, our local community and his party, although shattered by his death after a year-long battle with cancer,’ the statement said.
‘Kevin was devoted to his country, his family, and his faith and lived a full life of service.
‘Right up to his death, he was working on a number of projects, including his memoirs, which we will endeavour to have published posthumously.’
More to come.
Liberal member for Menzies Kevin Andrews died peacefully overnight. He is pictured during his valedictory speech in the House of Representatives in Canberra in March 2022
