Hazel Hawke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hazel Hawke

first wife of Bob Hawke

Date of Birth: 20-Jul-1929

Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Date of Death: 23-May-2013

Profession: pianist, social worker

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Hazel Susan Hawke, AO (née Masterson, 20 July 1929 – 23 May 2013) was the first wife of Bob Hawke, the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia.
She married him in 1956, and supported him throughout his prime ministership (1983–1991); they divorced in 1995.
She worked in social policy areas, and was an amateur pianist and a patron of the arts.
After she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she made public appearances in order to raise awareness of the disease.