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Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Bond matriarch Eileen dies in Perth aged 87
Eileen Bond, the matriarch of the Bond family and former wife of colourful businessman Alan Bond, has died. The 87-year-old passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Perth on Wednesday after suffering a stroke on Sunday. Affectionately known as 'Red', the Fremantle-raised socialite married Alan in 1955, aged 17. The couple had four children together – John, Craig, Susanne and Jody – before divorcing in 1992 and remaining friends. John Bond on Thursday recalled how his mother, who he described as an incredibly lively and staunchly loyal character, was by Alan's side in 1983 during the historic America's Cup victory. 'She somehow managed to turn the whole American public away from those who were defending the cup and in favour of the Australians,' he told ABC Perth Radio. 'She had an extraordinary ability just to relate to people. Loading 'She came over last weekend dressed in a tutu and leggings with her big sunglasses and big earrings, and my granddaughters were just blown away and just wanted to know how they could dress like her, and that pretty much summed her up, she related to all ages, she was happy, and I think that was very symptomatic of the way she was right to the very end.' Eileen was seen watching a South Fremantle Football Club game on Saturday, with president Peter Christie claiming the longtime supporter was in good spirits.
The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Bond matriarch Eileen dies in Perth aged 87
Eileen Bond, the matriarch of the Bond family and former wife of colourful businessman Alan Bond, has died. The 87-year-old passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Perth on Wednesday after suffering a stroke on Sunday. Affectionately known as 'Red', the Fremantle-raised socialite married Alan in 1955, aged 17. The couple had four children together – John, Craig, Susanne and Jody – before divorcing in 1992 and remaining friends. John Bond on Thursday recalled how his mother, who he described as an incredibly lively and staunchly loyal character, was by Alan's side in 1983 during the historic America's Cup victory. 'She somehow managed to turn the whole American public away from those who were defending the cup and in favour of the Australians,' he told ABC Perth Radio. 'She had an extraordinary ability just to relate to people. Loading 'She came over last weekend dressed in a tutu and leggings with her big sunglasses and big earrings, and my granddaughters were just blown away and just wanted to know how they could dress like her, and that pretty much summed her up, she related to all ages, she was happy, and I think that was very symptomatic of the way she was right to the very end.' Eileen was seen watching a South Fremantle Football Club game on Saturday, with president Peter Christie claiming the longtime supporter was in good spirits.
