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Bingle Pays Tribute To Late FatherModel Lara Bingle has paid tribute to her father as a kind and thoughtful man loved by many. Graham Bingle, 55, lost his battle with liver and pancreatic cancer and died in Sydneys Calvary Hospital on Saturday. Bingle, 20, today released a statement thanking people for their support. "My family and I would like to say how appreciative we are of the support we have been shown during this difficult time, Bingle said. "My dad was loved by so many people. "The way he made people laugh, his kindness and thoughtfulness will always live on in our hearts. Bingles fiance, cricketer Michael Clarke, delayed his departure for the Australian tour of the West Indies on Thursday when Mr Bingles condition worsened. "All I can do right now is provide as much support and strength as I can to Lara and her family, Clarke said prior to Mr Bingles death. "Like all families that have endured loss, it is very difficult and sad. A funeral would be held later this week, Bingles agent said. AAP Tag CloudExternal InformationAdditional InformationFilm: He Shoots! He Scores! He Makes Movies!...Your call... Film: For France, an All-Purpose Heartthrob... News Analysis: Screenwriters Dig In for an Extended Brawl... Where Am I?News Main Page - Business - Bingle Pays Tribute To Late Father |
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