Mary-Louise McLaws, renowned epidemiologist, was married to Richard Flock for years and they had two children. Let’s meet her spouse and kids.
Mary-Louise McLaws was a medical doctor and a professor.
McLaws guided Australians through the Covid crisis. She was the calming voice for many Australians after guiding the nation through the Covid-19 pandemic from 2020.
In August 2023, she was reported dead at age 70 following a battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with brain cancer in January 2022. News about her death was first shared by her husband.
In a statement to the Sydney Morning Herald Richard said: ”Our dear Mary-Louise passed away in her sleep on Saturday night.
”She had been so well cared for by the nurses and doctors at Wolper Hospital in Woollahra and had enjoyed the visits of her many friends who have been so supportive of her and our family.”
Following her passing, many were curious to know more about her family, especially, her bereaved spouse and children. Read on for more about her personal life.
Who is Mary-Louise McLaws’ husband?
When late epidemiologist, Mary-Louise McLaws was 35 years old, she got married to her husband Richard Flock.
Mary-Louise and Richard got married in 1988 in a wedding ceremony that was attended by their families and friends.
Other details about her love story, like, how she met Flock, when they started dating, and when they had their wedding remains unknown.
The couple were together for 35 years until her death in 2023.
In 2022 while giving an update about her health, she gave her husband a shoutout adding that he’s a good cook. “I have a perfect husband who makes great dinner and lunches. So for the moment, I’m going to enjoy this change.”
About her spouse, there are no further information about him. Flock’s career, profession, age, educational background and more are yet to be disclosed.
Did Mary-Louise McLaws have any children?
Mary-Louise McLaws was a mother before her death. In her 35 years of marriage to Flook, she welcomed two children.
The names of her kids are Zia and Zachary.
As mentioned above, not much else is known about McLaws’ family life, with the late epidemiologist appearing to keep the details of her personal life private.
Who was Mary-Louise McLaws?
Mary-Louise McLaws, born March 17, 1953, was a leading Australian epidemiologist who dedicated her career to preventing diseases.
McLaws worked as a professor of epidemiology at the University of New South Wales School of Public Health and Community Medicine.
She also served as World Health Organisation (WHO) adviser to China and helped with infection-control research in Cambodia, Bangladesh, Mali, Indonesia, Iran, Vietnam, Taiwan and Turkey.
Aside from this, the late professor provided invaluable advice to Australians during the Covid pandemic.
She became a household name during the pandemic, advising on the best course of action during countless media interviews in both Australia and across the globe.
In 2022, McLaws was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division for ”distinguished service to medical research, particularly to epidemiology and infection prevention, to tertiary education, and to health administration.”