Diana Gribble dies
Diana Gribble, one of the owners and publishers of Crikey has died after a short illness, the site has announced.
Crikey writes:
“Di Gribble was an extraordinary figure in Australian publishing, culture and media. She was co-founder of the iconic book publisher McPhee Gribble in 1975, co-founder of the Text Media Group in 1990, co-founder of Private Media (owner of Crikey, SmartCompany, The Power Index, StartUp Smart and Property Observer) in 2003, a former deputy chair of the ABC, and a former director of Lonely Planet, Care Australia, the Australia Council, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Major Events Company and Circus Oz.”
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Very sad, she was always very cool. We worked on the same floor, although not the same business, and was always good to have a chat with – always had a calm and determined air. She’s one of those people you always thought would just ‘be there’. Will miss her. R.I.P Di.
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RIP. You’re integrity and strength will be missed.
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Online Tribute for Diana at http://www.onlinetributes.com......y_Gribble/
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Her achievements set her apart. The grace and humility she displayed in achieving them made her truly unique. What a remarkable and wonderful woman.
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