Australian treasure and music legend Ted Egan has died at his Alice Springs home, aged 93.
His family released a statement on Thursday saying they would miss him enormously.
“It is with sadness, but also great pride that Nerys Evans and the Egan family marks the passing of our beloved partner, Dad, grandfather, great grandfather and best mate Ted Egan,” the statement said.
“Ted passed peacefully at home this morning as was his wish. We shared Ted with Territorians, Australians and the wider world.
“He lived a big and very generous life, spanning 93 years.”
Mr Egan was born in Melbourne in 1932 and moved to the Northern Territory when he was 16-years-old.
He has released 30 folk albums since 1969, published 15 books and worked at the NT’s administrator.
The National Trust named Mr Egan, who was also a member of the Order of Australia, a living treasure in 2004.
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