Celebrated Aboriginal musician Archie Roach has died in hospital aged 66 after a long battle with illness.
The Gunditjmara-Bundjalung elder’s death was confirmed in a statement from his sons Amos and Eban Roach, distributed by the late singer’s management agency the Mushroom Group on Saturday.
“We are so proud of everything our dad achieved in his remarkable life,” the pair said.
“He was a healer and unifying force. His music brought people together.”
They said their father would want his many fans to know how much he loved them for their support throughout his career.
Roach died at Warrnambool Base Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones….