Archie Roach was an Aboriginal Australian musician has died at the age of 66. The singer and songwriter’s family said in a statement “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung), Bundjalung Senior Elder, songman and storyteller Archie Roach.” Following the news of Archie Roach’s death, tributes began pouring in from Australian musicians, with fans offering condolences to friends and family. One user said “He wasn’t the voice of a generation, he was the voice for generations. He was a quietly spoken gentlemen whose voice will continue to help carry this country forward. Vale Uncle Archie Roach.” Another user said “Rest In Peace Uncle Archie Roach – a songman, a gentleman, a national treasure. An international treasure. An incredible talent and generous soul. We owe you so much for what you’ve given to our nation. Yindyamarra.” While another said “There aren’t adequate words to sum up the loss of Uncle @archieroach , to the Community, to the nation or indeed the world. Our sincere condolences to the Roach Family and friends Rest in power, Uncle, we’ll see you in the Dreamtime.”
What was Archie Roach’s Net Worth?
Archie Roach Net Worth | $6 Million to $8 Million USD |
Archie Roach was an Aboriginal Australian musician. He was born on January 8, 1956, in Mooroopna, Australia, he was 66 years old at the time of his demise. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011. He was best known for his 1990 album Charcoal Lane. He is known for the song “Took the Children Away”. He has done many shows including Joan Armatrading, Billy Bragg, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Patti Smith, and Suzanne Vega. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and dubbed Victorian Australian of the Year in 2020. In 2017, he won the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music. Roach has received nine ARIA Music Awards from twenty-one nominations.
The estimated Net Worth of Archie Roach is between $6 Million to $8 Million USD.
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