A former major-general within the Army, Molan represented New South Wales within the Senate since 2019.
He was recognized with most cancers in 2021.
Molan’s household launched an announcement, saying he died peacefully on Monday within the arms of his household.
“With profound sadness we share that, following a sudden and rapid decline in health after Christmas, Jim died peacefully on January 16 in the arms of his family,” the assertion learn.
“He was many things – a soldier, a pilot, an author, a volunteer firefighter, and a Senator.
“Most of all, he was an adored husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
“Our loss is immeasurable, but we are comforted in our memories of a full life courageously lived, devoted to family and in service of the country he loved.”
Molan is survived by his spouse Anne and 4 kids, together with media persona and broadcaster Erin Molan.
Molan’s lengthy army profession noticed him serve in East Timor and Iraq, the place he was deployed in 2004.
His honours included being made an Officer of the Order of Australia, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the US Legion of Merit.
He was appointed to fill the informal emptiness within the Senate left by the departing Arthur Sinodinos in 2019.
He beforehand represented NSW within the Senate from 2017-2019 after Fiona Nash was declared ineligible to face by the High Court.
Molan’s 2019 appointment adopted an election marketing campaign that yr which noticed Molan positioned within the unwinnable fourth place on the Coalition’s Senate ticket for NSW.
He and his supporters subsequently urged voters to disregard the Coalition’s “how to vote” directions and vote as an alternative for Molan immediately.
Molan was re-elected for a full six-year time period in 2022 after ending Sinodinos’ Senate stint.
Tributes from colleagues, opponents
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles issued a joint assertion providing their “deepest condolences” to Molan’s household, buddies and colleagues.
“Senator Molan has been a fierce advocate for the people of NSW in this Parliament since his election to the Senate in 2017,” the assertion learn.
“During that time he contributed vigorously to the national security debate, a contribution many will remember for years to come.”
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton mentioned Australia had misplaced “a patriot, a decent and honourable man and above all and most importantly an incredible family man”.
“Whether it was on the battlefield, in the political arena, or on the media stage, Jim was admired for his discernment, leadership and unfailingly courteous manner,” Dutton mentioned in an announcement.
“Whether you knew Jim or met him for the first time, he drew you in immediately with his warm and captivating quality.
“In flip, you at all times had Jim’s undivided consideration.
“He always displayed generosity to the views of others, even those with whom he disagreed.”
