Australian outback artist Pro Hart, 77
Posted: Monday, March 27th, 2006 1:47 pmOutback artist Pro Hart has died at his Broken Hill home after battling motor neurone disease.
The 77-year-old was diagnosed with the debilitating disease that causes muscle wastage late last year but his condition began to worsen last week.
His family decided to cease his medication on Friday and the legendary artist died at 2.45am today, Hart’s family said.
Pro Hart became a household name for his unconventional and diverse art works — which at one time featured in a popular carpet-cleaning advertisement.
He was “a truly remarkable Australian and one that will be sadly missed,” his family said. … Read full obituary
