Edward Gough Whitlam, Australia’s 21st Prime Minister, died on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. He was 98.
The news was announced shortly after 8.00am. This is the statement released by the Whitlam family:
Statement from the Whitlam family.
Soon after the announcement, the ALP Caucus met in Canberra and passed a motion of condolence for its former leader.
The ALP has released a video tribute to its former leader.
- Watch the tribute video (2m)
