Английская Википедия:Anthony Foster (activist)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox person Anthony Foster (12 January 1953 – 28 May 2017) was an Australian activist who was well known for his activism work on behalf of child sexual abuse victims.[1][2][3]

Daniel Andrews, Victorian premier, described him as the "embodiment of grace".[4]

Life and career

Anthony Foster was born on 12 January 1953 in Oakleigh, Victoria to Ken and Joyce Foster, a Methodist family, who were emigrants from the United Kingdom.[5] He married fellow activist Chrissie.[5][6]

In the 1980s, his two daughters were sexually abused and to get justice he became a life-long activist.[4] His wife wrote a book titled Hell on the Way to Heaven on their experiences.[4]

Foster died in 2017 due to brain haemorrhage.[5] On his death, he was given a state funeral.[4]

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