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Prominent philanthropists Roy and Nola Thompson die weeks apart after donating $20M

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Roy and Nola Thompson, prominent philanthropists from Queensland, Australia, passed away within eight days of each other after 69 years of marriage. The couple, who amassed a fortune from hotels and property development, donated over $20 million to various causes, primarily in the Sunshine Coast region. Their significant contributions include substantial gifts to the University of the Sunshine Coast, establishing research institutes and funding scholarships, as well as supporting local charities and community services. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    Married 69 years, this philanthropic couple died 8 days apart—after giving away more than $20 million from a hotel-and-property fortune

    Roy and Nola Thompson quietly gave away tens of millions to their Australian community, guided by a simple rule: "You can't take it with you."

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