Mining tycoon's father dies aged 95
Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's father, Donald Forrest, peacefully passed away at their ancestral Western Australian home at the age of 95 on a Sunday morning.
In a heartfelt obituary, the Forrest family shared, "Don passed away peacefully in his sleep, knowing he was with people and places he loved."
“We all wish him well in his onward journey.
“He goes with the love, deep affection and enduring memories of all those whose lives his 95-year history has embraced.
“His legacy will be cherished by all who knew him.”
Donald was remembered as a “loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, stepfather, uncle and patriarch”.
The family will host his funeral on Sunday October 1 “at his beloved Minderoo Station”, which has been in the family for four generations and is located in WA’s Pilbara region.
A memorial service will be held in Perth afterwards for family and friends unable to attend his funeral.
The Forrest patriarch is survived by his wife Marie, sons David and Andrew and daughter Jane.
The sad news comes just two months after Andrew announced his shock split from his wife of 31 years, Nicola.
Andrew and Nicola, who are known as Australia's richest couple, have insisted that the divorce won't affect the direction of their mining empire or philanthropic interests.
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