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Lyons was the first Australian PM to die in what manner?

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  • Natural Causes

  • Plane Crash

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Joseph Lyons, the tenth Prime Minister of Australia, holds the unfortunate distinction of being the first to pass away while holding office. In April 1939, at the age of 59, Lyons succumbed to a heart attack while in Sydney, cutting short his promising leadership and leaving a profound impact on the nation's political landscape.
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