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Jon Kudelka, Acclaimed Australian Political Cartoonist, Dies at 53 After Glioblastoma

His family has requested donations to selected charities in lieu of flowers.

Overview

  • He died on Sunday in South Hobart, with his passing confirmed in a family statement.
  • He was diagnosed with glioblastoma in early 2024 and underwent two years of treatment.
  • Across three decades he published widely, including in The Australian, The Saturday Paper and the Hobart Mercury.
  • His honours included two Walkley Awards for best cartoon in 2008 and 2018, alongside multiple other industry prizes.
  • He is survived by his wife Margaret, their children Kay and Oskar, and his sister Liesl, with donations invited to the Bob Brown Foundation, Canteen Australia and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research.