Nearly 150,000 people lose their lives every day. Whether it be from something irremediable like cancer or HIV or something random like a car accident, it’s always hard saying goodbye to them. A famous Sydney-based Australian Lawyer just lost his life a day ago. Only remembering him for his death wouldn’t be correct; it’s better to remember him for the memories he has left behind.
Let’s talk about him today.
Sandy Dawson Quick Facts
| Name | Sandy Dawson |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Birthday | 1972 |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| N/A | |
| Married | Yes |
| Wife | Alex |
| Children | Jack, Freya, Holly, and Henry |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Cause Of Death | Brain Cancer |
A little About Sandy Dawson, His Wiki, Biography
The Australian Barrister was born in 1972 in Australia. He grew up in a fairly normal household environment with his sister Katrina. Sandy was considered to be one of the most prominent Australian Defamation Lawyers of this time. He has represented various outlets like ABC.
His client list is pretty impressive including radio broadcaster Ray Hadley, former Labor MP Emma Hussar against Buzzfeed, and the Australian Financial Review columnist Joe Aston.
He passed bars in 2003 and officially became a lawyer at the time. He then later became the founding member of the Banco Chamber in Sydney. The lawyer also founded the Katrina Dawson Foundation in December 2014 after the death of his sister. He has successfully gained a fan following for his work, which is hard in the law profession.
Sandy Dawson was happily married to his wife Alex with four lovely kids (Jack, Freya, Holly, and Henry).
What Is Sandy Dawson Cause Of Death?
Curiosity has struck people. I am sure you want to know how the 50-year-old Sandy died.
Well, the speculations are true. He died due to Brain Cancer on the 28th of November 2022. It was a big shock to everyone when he received the dreadful news of having brain cancer. He tried fighting the disease and focusing on his career as well as his family life.
Yet, the disease caught up to him and he started losing energy and strength. He was prepared to pass away peacefully as he took time off work, and spent time with his loved ones. On November 28th, he passed away surrounded by his family and friends.
Reaction To His Death
Not many people have publicly reacted to the news of his death. However, journalist Kate McClymont tweeted, ‘As well as a brilliant barrister, Sandy Dawson was a superb raconteur and an astonishingly clever mimic. He used to have us in tears as he regaled us with his impersonations of us – his clients – the judge, other barristers etc. We are beyond heartbroken. She also tweeted ‘This is such sad news about the death of much-loved defamation barrister Sandy Dawson,’ at 6 am, November 28th.
NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Andrew Bell said, “”Sandy was a man of rare wit and raconteur without parallel who would always light up any room he occupied, including the courtroom. But he was so much more: generous, courageous, brave, strong, thoughtful, and kind.”
Lindt Cafe Siege Incident
The devastating terrorist attack that shook millions was a traumatic day for the Dawson family. The terrible incident took place on the 15th and 16th of December. A gunman (Man Haron Monis) took ten customers and eight staff members of the Lindt chocolate café in the APA building located in Martin Place, Sydney, as his hostages. The siege had a sixteen-hour standoff. Finally, the Tactical Operation Unit barged in to save the day. The incident led to 4 notable injuries and even 3 deaths, including that of Monis himself.
Sandy’s sister Katrina was one of the unfortunate ones that lost her life to a police bullet. Speculations suggest that she might’ve actually been shot about seven times. Tony Abbott described the incident to be led by ‘political motivation. After the incident, condolence books were placed in Lindt Cafes.
The incident might have ended, but the scar on Sandy’s heart remained since he was there with his sister in the café. He must have gone through a prominent survivor’s guilt for living through the incident. Nevertheless, he took a step toward the future and honored his late sister by founding the Katina Dawson Foundation.
How Much Was Sandy Dawson Net Worth?
Sandy Dawson was a very successful lawyer which means that he has made a fortune. As of 2022, he has been estimated to have a net worth of about $2 million. It is possible that all his earnings would be used for the upbringing of his four children.
