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Former PM Tony Abbott's father dies

Tony Abbott's father, Richard, has died after suffering a suspected stroke.

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Tony Abbott's father Richard has died at the age of 93 in a Sydney hospital. (AAP)

Former prime minister Tony Abbott's father has died, days after suffering a suspected stroke.

Richard Abbott, 93, had been in Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga since Monday, with family keeping a bedside vigil.

"The Abbott family has lost a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. God bless you Dad," Mr Abbott tweeted on Thursday.

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