Damian Dignan, who publicly accused Cardinal George Pell of sexual abuse, has died

MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
Herald Sun

January 7, 2018

By Chanel Kinniburgh

One of the men who publicly accused Cardinal George Pell of sexual abuse has died.

Damian Dignan of Ballarat reportedly lost his battle to a long-term illness on Saturday.

His “best friend” and former partner Sharon Rixon said Mr Dignan had “the biggest heart” and loved their children unconditionally.

“It is with great sadness that my best friend and the father of my children has passed away today,” Ms Rixon posted to Facebook late on Saturday night.

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