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Sonia Rachel McMahon, Lady McMahon (née Hopkins; 1 August 1932 – 2 April 2010), was an Australian socialite and philanthropist. She was the wife of Sir Billy McMahon, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972, and the mother of actor Julian McMahon.
Fifty years ago, Sonia McMahon’s daring full-length dress caused a sensation when she and her husband, Prime Minister Billy McMahon, dined with US President Richard Nixon.
3 de abr. de 2010 · A statement from St Vincent's Private Hospital said Lady Sonia, the wife of former prime minister Sir William McMahon and mother of actor Julian McMahon, died late on Good Friday evening with her family by her side. Media reports said Lady Sonia, 77, had been battling cancer for over a year.
Sonia McMahon was prime ministerial spouse for less than 2 years, in 1971–72. She was, however, a ‘political wife’ for 17 years – from her marriage to William McMahon in 1965, until his retirement from politics in 1982.
3 de abr. de 2010 · Sir William McMahon, daughters Melinda and Deborah, son Julian, and wife Lady Sonia McMahon arrive at Sydney Airport on August 4, 1977, following the family's world tour.
3 de abr. de 2010 · A statement from Sydney's St Vincent's Private Hospital said Lady Sonia, the widow of former prime minister Sir William McMahon, died peacefully late last night, surrounded by her family.
4 de abr. de 2010 · If Sonia McMahon was appalled at anything it was being remembered for wearing a dress that was slit from thigh to ankle to the White House when Richard Nixon was president.
