Glamorous and notorious, Pixie Skase, the widow of disgraced businessman Christopher Skase, has died at 83. Known for her impeccable style and lavish parties, Pixie passed away in Melbourne on Friday. The news confirmed by her daughter Amanda Larkins, who shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
“Our beloved beautiful mother Pixie passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, the 15th of November,” Larkins said. “She was greatly loved and leaves a hole in our hearts. Rest in Peace Mum.
” Trubutes have already flooded in for the former 'it' girl, with one Instagram user writing: "Huge condolences 💐 Pixie was such an amazing woman." Another commented: "She was one of a kind and a lot of fun," while a third shared: "So sorry to hear - as a young woman she was an icon I admired". Born in 1941 in Melbourne, Pixie grew up in Balwyn North and attended Methodist Ladies’ College in Kew.
She became a household name through her association with her husband, Christopher Skase, whose meteoric rise and catastrophic fall shaped much of her public image. Skase, a journalist-turned-businessman, built a sprawling empire through his Qintex Group. At the height of his wealth, Skase owned assets like Hardy Brothers jewellery, Seven Network, an AFL club, and the luxurious Mirage Resort in Port Douglas.
Known for his extravagant spending, on one occasion, Skase reportedly sent a private jet from Port Douglas to Melbourne just to pick up a dress for Pixie. However, their glittering world c.
