At 17 minutes past seven on the evening of Wednesday 28th August 2013, John Bellany passed away in his studio, clutching a paintbrush in his hand as he took his last breath.
He was surrounded by the love of his family.
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At 17 minutes past seven on the evening of Wednesday 28th August 2013, John Bellany passed away in his studio, clutching a paintbrush in his hand as he took his last breath.
He was surrounded by the love of his family.