Renowned Indigenous elder, actor, musician and activist Uncle Jack Charles has died aged 79. In a statement to the ABC, his publicist said the Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta man passed away this morning at the Royal Melbourne Hospital after suffering a stroke. "Before he passed away, his family were able to send him off on Country during a smoking ceremony at the Royal Melbourne Hospital," the statement said. Vale Jack Charles. Before he passed away, his family were able to send him off on Country during a smoking ceremony at the Royal Melbourne hospital.

Source: The Guardian September 12, 2022 22:29 UTC