Honorary member of Australian team for Gold Coast 2018 dies aged 101

George Corones, who was named as an honorary member of Australia's team for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, has died at the age of 101.
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George Corones, who was named as an honorary member of Australia's team for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, has died at the age of 101.
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