Who was Judith Durham’s husband and did they have children?

Judith Durham, an Australian musician, has tragically passed away. diedAged 79.

The singer/songwriter was also the voice of The Seekers, an Australian folk music group that formed in Melbourne in 1982.

They were one of the biggest groups of the sixties, with songs including I’ll Never Find Another You, I Am Australian and Georgy Girl.

Although the band was only active for five years (from 1963 to 1968 when Judith left to pursue a solo life), they have sold more than 50 million records around the world.

According to The GuardianAfter receiving treatment at The Alfred hospital, Melbourne, she succumbed to palliative care.

The complications of a chronic lung disease called Bronchiectasis caused her death. Tributes are flooding social media for the much-loved singer.

Who was her husband, and what were their children? Did she have any children? Read on to find out more about her…

Judith Durham’s husband died in 1994

From 1969 to 1994, Judith was married for 35 years to Ron Edgeworth, a British pianist.

He was her musical director and and an actor and composer who is known for Raw Deal (1977) and Cash and Company (1975), according to IMDb.

They wed at Scots’ Church in Melbourne and lived in the UK and Switzerland until the mid-1980s before moving to Nambour, Queensland.

He was diagnosed as having motor neurone and sadly passed away on December 10, 1994 with Judith at his side. She never got married again.

Judith believed that karma and reincarnation were important, and so she was able to rest assured that Ron was on his spiritual path.

“She does not try to hold him back in this world. She treasures warm and happy memories and gratitude for their most wonderful marriage which sustain and comfort her all the time,”Her Website says.

Do they have children?

The Seekers’ official WebsiteJudith and Ron, her husband of 62 years, decided not to have children.

Judith’s website reveals that “their love for each other and the music that was woven into every part of their lives fulfilled them completely”.

Athol, however was also part of the band. Pam Potger, Keith, and Alissa also had two kids, Cassi and Matthew.

Bruce also had children and is father to Claire and Dan.

Australia’s Prime Minister pays tribute

Anthony Albanese was the Prime Minister for Australia. TributeFollow the singer on Twitter.

He called her a “national treasure”And an “Australian icon”They said: “Judith Durham gave voice to a new strand of our identity and helped blaze a trail for a new generation of Aussie artists.”

“Her kindness will be missed by many, the anthems she gave to our nation will never be forgotten,”The politician continued.

Peter Dutton, leader of the opposition, also condoled his sorrows. Writing: “Australia has lost a musical and cultural icon with the passing of Judith Durham.”

“Judith Durham gave voice to more than one generation of Australians through words of universal appeal, carried by melodies that, once heard, became fixed in our memories and, indeed, on this nation’s identity.”

“She was an exemplary performer, a fine and gifted musician, who most recently displayed enormous strength and courage in dealing with the adversity of her health issues through the transforming power of music.”

He called her accomplishments. “extraordinary”They said: “The carnival may be over, but Judith Durham’s legacy will well and truly live on.”

The Seekers are her bandmates TributeAlso, you can call her “our treasured lifelong friend and shining star”.

Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley spoke on behalf of Athol Guy: “Her struggle was intense and heroic, never complaining of her destiny and fully accepting its conclusion.”

“Her magnificent musical legacy Keith, Bruce and I are so blessed to share,”They went on.

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