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Lillian Frank

1930 – 2022

Australian hairdresser and fashion identity

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About Lillian Frank

Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 91–92). Lillian Frank was an Australian businessperson, influencer and hairdresser.

Lillian Georgina Frank (; 16 January 1930 – 12 August 2022) was a Burmese-born Australian hairdresser, fashion influencer, philanthropist, fundraiser, and society columnist.

Biography Lillian Georgina Jacob was born in Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar), in 1930. Her family fled to British India during World War II, from where she was sent to live with an aunt in the United Kingdom. She finally settled in Melbourne, Australia, in the 1950s.

She established her first hairdressing salon in the city, and she later opened one in Toorak, Victoria. She became known for her celebrity clientele, including Queen Elizabeth II and Jean Shrimpton. She wrote a gossip column for the Herald Sun for about 40 years.

She married Richard Frank in 1966, and they had two daughters.

Lillian Frank died on 12 August 2022, aged 92. (she was highly involved in charities such as the Royal Children's Hospital and Odyssey House, Melbourne) 1991 – Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), for service to the community 2001 – Awarded the Centenary Medal, for services to the community through fund-raising and charity

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Born
1930
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Died
2022
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Lillian Georgina Frank

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lillian Frank?

Australian hairdresser and fashion identity

When was Lillian Frank born?

Lillian Frank was born in 1930.

When did Lillian Frank die?

Lillian Frank died in 2022.

What was Lillian Frank's occupation?

Lillian Frank was a businessperson, influencer and hairdresser.

What nationality was Lillian Frank?

Lillian Frank was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lillian Frank

· Wikidata: Q113510391

· DBpedia: Lillian Frank

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