She was 69, and is survived by her husband Barry Francis, her children Sarina and Reuben, 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and her sister Ronda, plus the sprawling extended family that is a characteristic of Aboriginal life in this country. She died peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends, on January 2 in hospital in Newcastle, where she was admitted in mid-December with advanced cancers spreading throughout her body. Auriel had had some health problems for a while but, typical of her, she brushed them aside in order to be part of the the first few Buried Country shows late last year. It is with great sadness we have to announce that Auriel Andrew has passed away. Buried Country producer Mary Mihelakos has provided the following obituary by Clinton Walker: Australian music legend Auriel Andrew has passed away at age 69.Īuriel grew up in Alice Springs and moved to Adelaide to start her music career.Īuriel Andrew performed on the Buried Country tour in Australia in 2016.
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