Kerry Packer, richest man in Australia, 68
Posted: Monday, December 26th, 2005 4:17 pmAustralia’s wealthiest man, Kerry Packer, has died at the age of 68.
Mr Packer, who was head of the Nine Network and PBL, died peacefully at home last night with his family by his bedside.
The family has not revealed the cause of Mr Packer’s death. …
Journalist Paul Barry, who has written a biography of Mr Packer, says the media mogul had a huge influence on Australia. …
Mr Packer entered the family business, Australian Consolidated Press (ACP), in 1956.
In 1974 he took over running the conglomerate. …
Mr Packer’s personal wealth was recently estimated at $7 billion. … Read full obituary
