Sunday 7 August 2022 08:10 AM The Seekers' Judith Durham: Calls for singer to be given a state funeral trends now
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy on Sunday called for the family of legendary Victorian-born folk singer Judith Durham to be offered a state funeral.
Durham of folk group The Seekers died on Friday aged 79 following a longterm health battle.
Mr. Guy told The Daily Telegraph Durham's 'immense legacy' was 'certainly deserving' of such an honour.
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy on Sunday called for the family of legendary Victorian-born folk singer Judith Durham (pictured) to be offered a state funeral following her death on Friday aged 79
'Judith Durham left an immense legacy, not just for women, for music, but for Australia,' he said of the beloved musician.
'And I think it is exceptionally sad, her passing, and the one thing I think her close family and friends will always know is that she has been an absolute trailblazer,' he added.
A state funeral is bestowed upon noted Australian's seen to have made a significant contribution to the nation, and was offered to the families of actor Bud Tingwell and cricketer Shane Warne upon their passing.
Mr. Guy (pictured) said Durham's 'immense legacy' was 'certainly deserving' of such an honour
Durham passed away following a long battle with chronic lung disease.
She had been in palliative care at the Alfred Hospital before her death from complications with the disease.
Durham, born in 1943 in Melbourne, gained international fame with upbeat hits like Georgy Girl and a series of covers and collaborations with the likes of Paul Simon.
Folk-pop legends The Seekers are pictured in 1964. The group are best known for their hits like I'll Never Find Another You and Georgy Girl
Her Seekers bandmates Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley, and Athol Guy called her a 'lifelong friend' in a shared statement.
'Our lives are
