Labor veteran Graham Richardson passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 76, according to radio host Ben Fordham who announced the news on behalf of the family.
“Darcy and Amanda have asked me to share the news with everyone that sadly Richo has passed away in the early hours of this morning,” Fordham said.
Richardson was a significant figure within the Labor Party and a notable powerbroker in New South Wales politics.
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Graham Richardson, a key Labor figure and former NSW senator, died at 76, with his family confirming the news via radio announcement early Saturday.