Former Liberal Party president, Carlton AFL club president and businessman John Elliott has died in hospital aged 79.
His son Tom Elliott, confirmed the death late on Thursday.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Dorman Elliott," he said in a statement published by News Corp.
"He died Thursday evening at the Epworth Hospital in Richmond after a short illness."
"Dad will be greatly missed by his four children Tom, Caroline, Edward and Alexandra. Their partners Elise, Craig and Georgia, plus grandchildren Henry, Sebastian, India, Ava, Lottie and Mathilda will remember forever their 'Grandpa Jack'.
"Also in mourning are John's brother Ross, sister-in-law Jenny, former partner Joanne and second wife Amanda. They are joined in grief by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and other close relatives. Vale Dad."
