When Did Slim Dusty Pass Away? Did Slim Dusty Have A State Funeral?

Slim Dusty was an Australian country music singer and songwriter who was known to many as the most prolific and successful musician in Australia. Slim Dusty was known to be the first Australian to receive a Gold Record.

Slim Dusty was a family man who was married to an Australian country music singer and songwriter called Joy McKean and was blessed with two lovely children called Anne Kirkpatrick and David Kirkpatrick.

When Did Slim Dusty Pass Away?

Slim Dusty died on September 3, 2003.

Slim Dusty was born in Nulla Nulla Creek, New South Wales, Australia, on June 13, 1927, and died in his home in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on September 2003, at the age of 76 years.

Did Slim Dusty Have A State Funeral?

Slim Dusty was given a state funeral in New South Wales.

Slim Dusty was a national asset who raised high the flag of Australia on a number of occasions, hence, was given a state burial as high last respect.