Australian stars have paid touching tributes to socialite Lillian Frank after her death aged 92.
On Saturday, Lillian’s daughter, Jackie Frank, announced the death of her beloved mother on Instagram.
Many Australian celebrities, including Dannii Minogue, Melissa Doyle, Alex Perry, Nadia Bartel and Patti Newton, have expressed their condolences.
Australian celebrities including Dannii Minogue, Melissa Doyle and Alex Perry have paid tribute to Melbourne socialite Lillian Frank following her death aged 92
“Darling Jackie, I’m so sorry for your loss. What an incredible woman Lillian was…a phenomenal powerhouse and a burst of energy and joy. Sending you lots of love,” wrote Melissa Doyle.
Dannii Minogue said: “Sending my love for all the love you had with your relationship with your mother.”
“Rest peacefully beautiful Lillian, Jackie is sending so much love to you and your family. I know how heartbreaking this is, but she always shines down on you.”
Beneath a loving tribute from daughter Jackie, Dannii Minogue, Melissa Doyle, Alex Perry, Nadia Bartel and Patti Newton wrote their condolences
Designer Toni Maticevski wrote a heartfelt tribute, as did Patti Newton.
“Oh Jacky. So sad to read this. Sending you all my love and deepest condolences. What a bloody amazing woman she was!! Added sparkle and smiles to all of our lives,” Toni wrote.
“Darling Lillian, how sad to think of you all. She was always so beautiful to Bert and me. Sending you love,” Patti wrote.
“Darling Jackie, I’m so sorry for your loss. What an incredible woman Lillian was…a phenomenal powerhouse and a burst of energy and joy. Sending you lots of love,” wrote Melissa Doyle
Michelle Bridges and Natalie Barr also added their tributes.
“All my love for you now. Nobody can tell, but we can all feel it. You are not alone,” fitness queen Michelle wrote.
“Oh Jackie, I’m so sorry. Fond memories of her appearance on our show. Unique,’ added Natalie.
Alex Perry wrote: “Rest peacefully beautiful Lillian, Jackie is sending so much love to you and your family. I know how heartbreaking this is, but she always shines down on you.”
Entertainment and fashion titans reflected on what an “amazing” woman Lillian was, with Toni Maticevski writing, “Added sparkles and smilies to everyone in our lives.”
Magazine editor Jackie announced Ms Frank had passed away on Friday night.
Ms. Frank grew up in the Burmese capital of Rangoon before her family fled the country from invasion by Japan.
After spending the war in a refugee camp in Calcutta, she went to London with her family.
In the 1950s she came to Melbourne to visit her sister and stayed to carve out a path as a prominent member of Melbourne society.
She married restaurateur Richard Frank in 1956 and they had two daughters, Jackie and Michelle.
Mrs. Frank had two daughters – Jackie and Michelle – with her husband, restaurateur Richard Frank, whom she married in 1956
One of the first hairdressers in Australia to train with Elizabeth Arden, Ms Frank set up her own hair salon in the 1960s and rose to fame as hair stylist for Jean Shrimpton when the model wore an infamous mini skirt to the Melbourne Spring Carnival.
On 11 June 1977 Mrs Frank was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her commitment to charities including the Royal Children’s Hospital and Odyssey House in Melbourne.
In 1991 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to the community.
Lillian Frank with Australian actor Heath Ledger at Derby Day in Melbourne in 2001
JACKIE FRANK’S FULL TRIBUTE TO HER MOTHER LILLIAN
Last night we lost the heart and soul of our family.
She lived life to the utmost, with no regrets and forever grateful.
She saw things through rose-tinted glasses. No matter what adversity she faced, and there were many, she saw the good in everyone and everything.
Not many of you will know that she was born in Burma in 1930, fled to India during the war before being sent to live with her aunt in the UK, eventually making Australia her home.
Jackie Frank (right) with her mother Lillian from her Facebook tribute to her mother who has passed away aged 92
Always trying to make a difference in the world. She used her flamboyant personality and social standing for good, raising millions and millions for charity.
She had a very public life and I was often asked what it was like growing up with Lillian Frank as a mother? My answer, for us she was mom, for my children Nani and the most spectacular selfless person in the world with the biggest heart.
We ❤️ you but a piece of our heart will be broken forever.