People from Australia

10 people remembered here.

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  Steve Irwin

  1962 – 2006 · Zookeeper

  Crikey forever: wildlife warrior, Crocodile Hunter, and dad.

  257 candles · 20 tributes
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  Heath Ledger

  1979 – 2008 · Actor

  I only do this because I'm having fun.

  113 candles · 14 tributes
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  Steve Gollschewski

  † 2026 · Police officer

  Queensland's 21st top cop who steered floods, COVID and reform, and fought cancer with resolve.

  93 candles · 9 tributes
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  Eric Pearce

  1931 – 2026 · Field hockey player (centre-forward)

  Four-time Olympian, first Australian hockey player at four Games; bronze Tokyo, silver Mexico, forever Kookaburra #148.

  90 candles · 8 tributes
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  Blanche d'Alpuget

  1944 – 2026 · Biographer

  Australian biographer of Bob Hawke, novelist of power, and the writer who asked to be remembered by one line: love one another.

  79 candles · 6 tributes
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  Johnny Young

  1947 – 2026 · Singer

  Goodnight Australia: joy, songs, and Young Talent Time.

  76 candles · 4 tributes
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  Peter Katsambanis

  1965 – 2026 · Politician (Liberal)

  Greek Australian Liberal who served Victoria and both houses of the WA Parliament.

  72 candles · 4 tributes
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  Billy Smith

  1942 – 2026 · Rugby league halfback (early centre)

  Little General of Kogarah. Forever a Dragon.

  40 candles · 5 tributes
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  Mary Gaudron

  1943 – 2026 · Lawyer

  Australia's first female High Court justice, equal-pay advocate and steadfast voice for the rule of law.

  36 candles · 8 tributes
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  Tony Mundine

  1951 – 2026 · Professional boxer

  Four-division Australian champion who never lost to another Aussie, then opened Redfern's doors to the next generation.

  1 candles · 0 tributes