Farewell Jimmy Little AO – An Inspirational Australian
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, has expressed his heartfelt sadness at the death of Jimmy Little AO, an inspirational Australian.
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2 April 2012
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, has expressed his heartfelt sadness at the death of Jimmy Little AO, an inspirational Australian.
Jimmy Little was not only a remarkable Australian musician, but he was an outstanding advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Mr Snowdon said Jimmy’s back catalogue of musical hits dates back to 1959, his success over half a century helped pave the way for the many young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists we have seen since then.
“I believe his greatest and most enduring contribution may be his work towards improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.”
“The Jimmy Little Foundation works towards increasing the life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, a daunting task for many, but one which Jimmy was committed to,” Mr Snowdon said.
“Jimmy Little was someone I knew, and had a great respect for, his career as an entertainer was illustrious, including his place in the ARIA Hall of Fame and as a National Living Treasure.”
“Yet it was his work as an advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his work on the ground, at a community level, that was truly inspirational.”
Jimmy Little AO died after a long battle with illness, aged 75.
“He will be greatly missed, by all who knew him, and by those who’s health has been given a better outlook because of his work,” Mr Snowdon said.
For more information, Contact Mr Snowdon’s Office on 02 6277 7820
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