Duncan Pegg Wife, Cause of Death, Cancer Type, Illness, Family, Married, Net Worth, Birthday
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Duncan Pegg Biography – Duncan Pegg Wiki
Duncan Pegg was an Australian politician. He was elected as the Member for Stretton in 2015 and served as chair of the Tourism Development and Environment Committee. On April 22, 2021, Pegg announced that he would retire from politics to focus on his health battle.
In an emotional speech to Queensland Parliament, Pegg said it was with a heavy heart he had to step away as an MP. “Up until this point I’ve been able to effectively represent my local area while fighting against cancer,” Pegg said.
“Based on my most recent medical advice, I will no longer be able to both fight cancer, and also fight for my local area in the manner in which my community deserves.
“I do not want to leave this place and cease representing the community that I love, but I know the decision to resign is the right one.”
Pegg spoke of his love for his community and his local legacy that included improvements to local schools and safer roads.
He also used his speech to urge MPs to listen to terminal illness patients when conscience voting on voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation, which is expected before the House later this year.
He previously worked as a lawyer, and in 2017 was recognised for his community work when he was awarded the Queensland Public Service Award from the Queensland Intercultural Society.
Duncan Pegg Age
He was born on 27 June 1980. He died on 10 June 2021. He was 40 years old.
Duncan Pegg Wife
Was Duncan Pegg married? He was unmarried.
Duncan Pegg Family
The Stretton Electorate Office described Pegg “as a beloved son and brother.”
Duncan Pegg Death
The former Queensland Labor MP passed away on 10 June 2021, at the age of 40 after a battle with cancer, the Stretton Electorate Office confirmed in a statement posted to Facebook. The statement said: “The Stretton Electorate Office is heartbroken to announce the passing of Duncan Pegg, on the morning of 10 June 2021.
“Our community will remember Duncan as a tireless fighter for our local area. Others will remember him as a passionate legal advocate for injured workers. And his family will remember him as a beloved son and brother.
“In his final months, Duncan spoke repeatedly of his great pride in the trust that the Stretton community placed in him over three separate elections. He often said that, in his role as Parliamentarian, his greatest support was from our local community. His greatest wish was that you would think the same of him.”
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk paid tribute to the MP, saying: “I join with Lindsey, Graham and the Pegg family in expressing my deep sadness over the loss of my friend, Duncan Pegg. He battled cancer with incredible bravery and grace. I know this news will be felt particularly in Duncan’s electorate of Stretton. He was the common thread that united so many groups in his community. He loved them. And they loved him. Duncan’s work in the parliament earned respect across the political divide. He showed politics could be a force for good. It was an honour to call him my friend.”
Duncan Pegg Cause of Death
Duncan Pegg’s cause of death was cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2019.
What Cancer did Duncan Pegg have? – Duncan Pegg Type of Cancer
It is unclear what type of cancer Duncan Pegg had.
