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Katie Allen, Former Federal Liberal MP and Paediatric Specialist, Dies Aged 59
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Katie Allen, who served as the Liberal MP for Higgins in Victoria from 2019 to 2022 and was known for her work as a paediatric allergist and gastroenterologist, has died at the age of 59.
Earlier in the year, she disclosed that she was battling a rare cancer, cholangiocarcinoma. Her family announced her death in a statement on Facebook, saying she passed away peacefully and surrounded by family.
She is survived by her husband, Malcolm, and their four children. Liberal senator James McGrath paid tribute to Allen, praising her intellect, spirit, and the impact she had, stating she would be sorely missed.
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