The Australian Financial Review | Writer Bob Ellis from the heart The Australian Financial Review Prolific writer Bob Ellis, died on Sunday April 3 at the age of 73 after a battle with liver cancer. The former Labor speechwriter died at his home in Sydney surrounded by family. Here is a look back at The Australian Financial Review's long interview ... Bob Ellis: Tributes flow for journalist and playwright after death at 73 Bob Ellis, prolific writer and former Labor speechwriter, dies aged 73 Bob Ellis: grubby, funny, wayward and original – and Labor to his core |