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Kilmeny Niland was born on 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand, is an Australian artist. Discover Kilmeny Niland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?

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Occupation Artist and book illustrator
Age 59 years old
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Born 1950
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Birthplace Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death 27 February, 2009
Died Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality New Zealand

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Who Is Kilmeny Niland's Husband?

Her husband is Rafe Champion

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Parents Ruth Park and D'Arcy Niland
Husband Rafe Champion
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Kilmeny Niland Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kilmeny Niland worth at the age of 59 years old? Kilmeny Niland’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. She is from New Zealand. We have estimated Kilmeny Niland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1967

Their father died in 1967, and some time after their mother took them to London with their brother Patrick, who had been offered a place at the Royal Academy of Music.

1971

Their first collaboration, The Little Goat, was published in 1971.

By this time, the sisters were back in Australia, living in Cremorne, Sydney.

They collaborated on eleven more books.

They also worked on animation at Eric Porter's studios in Sydney.

During her lifetime, she published 47 books: 12 were illustrated by her with Deborah, 13 were written and illustrated by her, and 34 were texts by others which she illustrated.

1979

Kilmeny Niland married writer and researcher Rafe Champion in 1979.

They had four sons: Leo, Hugh, Patrick and Tom.

1991

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991.

2008

In May 2008, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and died of the disease in February 2009.

Kilmeny and Deborah started their careers by working freelance in London.

2009

Kilmeny Niland (1950 – 27 February 2009) was a New Zealand–born Australian artist and illustrator.

While best known for her children's book illustrations, she worked in a wide range of genres, including animation, wildlife art, miniatures, portraits, cards and prints.

She won numerous prizes in national and international competitions, and one of her portraits was purchased by Australia's National Portrait Gallery, in Canberra.

With her twin sister Deborah, she illustrated a children's version of Banjo Paterson's poem Mulga Bill's Bicycle.

Kilmeny Niland and her twin sister Deborah were born in Auckland, New Zealand, to New Zealand–born Australian author Ruth Park and her husband, the author and journalist D'Arcy Niland.

She had three older siblings: Anne, Rory and Patrick, who had been born in Australia.

The family returned to Sydney and lived in Neutral Bay and then Balgowlah Heights.

The twins were educated at Saint Cecilia's Primary School and Stella Maris College.

Both then studied art at Julian Ashton Art School.