Craig Ruddy, Painter of Aboriginal Australians, Dies at 53 of Covid-19

Craig Ruddy, an Australian artist known for his portraits of Aboriginal people, died January 5 from complications related to Covid-19. Ruddy’s death was announced on his social media page.
“It is with the heaviest of tender hearts we let you know that last night Craig left his body peacefully at home in Robertos arms,” the post said, referring to Ruddy’s partner, Roberto Meza Mont. They lived together in their home in Byron Bay, near Brisbane. Ruddy also had a home in Bue