Tim Fischer

Former ambassador to the Holy See Tim Fischer poses for photographs before his speech at the National Press Club in Canberra, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Mr Fischer spoke on diplomacy overseas. (AAP Image/Alan Porritt) NO ARCHIVING

Former ambassador to the Holy See Tim Fischer plays up for the camera's before his speech at the National Press Club in Canberra Source: AAP

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Tim Fischer has died aged 73 following a battle with leukaemia.


Described as one of Canberra's most 'genuinely loved people', Mr Fischer's life - from farmer, to army officer, to Australia's second-in-charge - has been remembered as extraordinary.


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