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flag Dame Marie Bashir, NSW’s first female governor and psychiatrist, died at 95; a state funeral honored her legacy in mental health and gender equality.

flag Dame Marie Bashir, New South Wales’s first female governor and a pioneering psychiatrist, has died at 95. flag Her passing on January 20, 2026, prompted widespread tributes honoring her trailblazing role in politics and mental health advocacy. flag A state funeral will be held at St James’ Church in Sydney, attended by dignitaries and public figures. flag Appointed in 2001, she championed mental health reform and public service, leaving a lasting legacy in healthcare and gender equality.

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