Anne Cohen: key obituary facts
Is Anne Cohen dead? Yes. Anne Cohen died on May 10, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Anne Cohen's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Anne Cohen known for?
She was an Australian politician.
More about Anne Cohen
Born: 2 January 1941.
Place of birth: Inverell.
Gender: female.
Occupation: politician, editor, proprietor.
Nationality: Australia.
Also known as: Anne Margaret Cohen.
Anne Cohen, an Australian politician, died on May 10, 2026.
She was the Liberal member for Minchinbury and later Badgerys Creek in the New South Wales Parliament from 1988 to 1995. Born in Inverell, New South Wales, Cohen worked as an editor and small business owner before entering politics.
She was selected as the Liberal candidate for the new seat of Minchinbury in 1988 and won narrowly, then retained Badgerys Creek after the seat replaced Minchinbury in 1991. She later sought a return to the Legislative Council in 1995 but was unsuccessful.