Peter Hollingworth: key obituary facts
Is Peter Hollingworth dead? Yes. Peter Hollingworth died on May 19, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Peter Hollingworth's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Peter Hollingworth known for?
He was a former Archbishop of Brisbane; Governor-General of Australia.
More about Peter Hollingworth
Born: 10 April 1935.
Place of birth: Adelaide.
Place of death: Melbourne.
Gender: male.
Occupation: Anglican priest, viceroy.
Nationality: Australia.
Education: Trinity College, Trinity College Theological School, Melbourne.
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Centenary Medal, Companion of the Order of Australia, Australian of the Year, Australian National Living Treasure, Officer of the Order of Australia.
Also known as: Peter John Hollingworth.
Peter Hollingworth, the Australian Anglican bishop who served as archbishop of Brisbane from 1989 to 2001 and as governor-general of Australia from 2001 to 2003, died on May 19, 2026, aged 91.
Born in Adelaide on April 10, 1935, he was appointed Australia’s governor-general in 2001 and resigned in 2003. He was named Australian of the Year in 1991 and was also an author and recipient of civil and ecclesiastical honours.
Peter Hollingworth, 91, Australian Anglican bishop, archbishop of Brisbane (1989–2001) and governor-general (2001–2003).