Brett Whiteley date of birth:

April 7, 1939

How old was Brett Whiteley when died?

53

Where was Brett Whiteley born?

Sydney, Australia

When did Brett Whiteley die?

June 15, 1992

Where did Brett Whiteley die?

Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia

Why did Brett Whiteley die?

Heroin overdose.

What is Brett Whiteley nationality?

Australian

What is Brett Whiteley's occupation?

Avant-Garde Artist

Short Biography

Brett Whiteley AO (7 April 1939 – 15 June 1992) was an Australian avant-garde artist. He is represented in the collections of all the large Australian galleries, and was twice winner of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes. He had many shows in his career, and lived and painted extensively in Italy, England, Fiji and the United States.